Maryland Heights, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maryland Heights: 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
13 of 320 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Maryland Heights compares with Missouri
Maryland Heights against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Maryland Heights stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Maryland Heights | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 17.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Maryland Heights sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Maryland Heights: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.0%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Maryland Heights has recorded 320 truck crashes since 2015, with 133 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 14.1% of truck crashes.
4.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Maryland Heights is I-270, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70 (11), I-64 (4) and SR-141 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Maryland Heights fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Maryland Heights.
- Check whether your routes use I-270, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Maryland Heights
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-270 | 16 |
| I-70 | 11 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| James S Mcdonnell Blvd | 2 |
| US-67 | 2 |
| CR-CLAYTON Rd | 1 |
| Fee Fee Rd | 1 |
| Mid Rivers Mall Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Maryland Heights) |
|---|---|
| Is 270 | 152 |
| Mo 141 | 40 |
| Mo 364 | 23 |
| Cst Dorsett Rd | 21 |
| Cst Page Ave | 15 |
| Rt D | 11 |
| Crd Schuetz Rd | 6 |
| Cst Bennington Pl | 4 |
Maryland Heights at a glance
| Population | 27,671 |
| Land area | 21.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,265 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63146) | $84,756 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63146) | $302,668 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Maryland Heights 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 | 23 | +50% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 26 | +10% | 9.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 26. 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 Maryland Heights
How many truck accidents are there in Maryland Heights?
320 truck crashes have been reported in Maryland Heights since 2015, with 7 deaths and 133 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Maryland Heights?
I-270 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Maryland Heights since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Maryland Heights?
August has the most truck crashes in Maryland Heights, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Maryland Heights?
Since 2015, Maryland Heights has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Maryland Heights compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Maryland Heights records 98.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Maryland Heights?
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.