Jennings, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jennings: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jennings and St. Louis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Louis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Louis County compares with Missouri
St. Louis County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Louis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, St. Louis County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Jennings at a glance: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jennings: 19 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 7,484 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Louis County. They injured 3,619 people and killed 111.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
With 49 truck crashes reported in Jennings since 2015, this page uses St. Louis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (19). Next come I-270 (16), I-44 (8) and I-55 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 214 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Jennings fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Louis County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Louis County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 St. Louis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 19 |
| I-270 | 16 |
| I-44 | 8 |
| I-55 | 8 |
| US-67 | 4 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| Sr-H | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Louis County) |
|---|---|
| Is 270 | 1,585 |
| Is 44 | 830 |
| Is 70 | 808 |
| Is 64 | 430 |
| Mo 141 | 233 |
| Is 55 | 211 |
| Is 170 | 170 |
| US-67 | 114 |
Jennings at a glance
| Population | 13,024 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 3,489 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63136) | $41,154 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63136) | $83,275 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Louis County 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 | 422 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 361 | -14% | 6.8 |
| 2010s | 469 | +30% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 655 | +40% | 9.0 |
In the 1990s about 422 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 655. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Jennings
How many truck crashes happen in Jennings?
St. Louis County has had 7,484 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,619 people and killing 111.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jennings?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 19 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jennings since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jennings?
Truck crashes in St. Louis County peak in June, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jennings?
Since 2015, St. Louis County has reported 214 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jennings compared with Missouri?
St. Louis County records 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jennings?
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.