Hazelwood, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hazelwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 375 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hazelwood compares with Missouri
Hazelwood against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hazelwood stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hazelwood | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Hazelwood has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hazelwood: 1 in 179 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 375 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hazelwood since 2015: 232 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-270 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). After it: I-70 (13), SR-141 (3) and SR-180 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Hazelwood fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hazelwood.
- Where you can, review stops along I-270; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hazelwood
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-270 | 14 |
| I-70 | 13 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| James S Mcdonnell Blvd | 2 |
| Fee Fee Rd | 1 |
| North Hanley Rd | 1 |
| SR-370 | 1 |
| SR-94 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hazelwood) |
|---|---|
| Is 270 | 236 |
| US-67 | 35 |
| Cst James S Mcdonnell Blvd | 19 |
| Cst Missouri Bottom Rd | 13 |
| Cst North Hanley Rd | 8 |
| Cst Howdershell Rd | 8 |
| Is 170 | 8 |
| Rp 1042548 | 3 |
Hazelwood at a glance
| Population | 24,951 |
| Land area | 16.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,556 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63042) | $49,453 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63042) | $151,365 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hazelwood since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | — | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | — | 6.8 |
| 2010s | 27 | +65% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 32 | +20% | 9.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hazelwood
How many truck accidents are there in Hazelwood?
Hazelwood has had 375 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 232 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hazelwood?
Since 2015, I-270 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hazelwood: 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hazelwood?
June has the most truck crashes in Hazelwood, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hazelwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Hazelwood since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hazelwood compared with Missouri?
Hazelwood records 130.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hazelwood?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.