Lakeshire, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lakeshire: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lakeshire 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 |
St. Louis County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lakeshire at a glance: I-44 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lakeshire: 13 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 7,484 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Louis County since 2015: 3,619 people were injured and 111 were killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
Lakeshire had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use St. Louis County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of Lakeshire with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-270 (6), I-55 (6) and SR-3 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 214 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Their busiest month is January, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lakeshire fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Louis County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-44 | 13 |
| I-270 | 6 |
| I-55 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| I-255 | 3 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| 4th St | 1 |
| Barton St | 1 |
| CR-BIG Bend Blvd | 1 |
| CR-NEW Sugar Creek Rd | 1 |
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 |
Lakeshire at a glance
| Population | 1,519 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 6,781 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63123) | $77,055 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63123) | $217,653 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 422 to 655. 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 Lakeshire
How common are truck crashes in Lakeshire?
7,484 truck crashes have been reported in St. Louis County since 2015, with 111 deaths and 3,619 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lakeshire?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lakeshire: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lakeshire?
June has the most truck crashes in St. Louis County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lakeshire?
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 Lakeshire 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 Lakeshire?
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.