Moline Acres, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moline Acres: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moline Acres 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Moline Acres: I-70 17 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Moline Acres.
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 9 truck crashes reported in Moline Acres since 2015, this page uses St. Louis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Moline Acres with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-270 (13), I-55 (8) and I-44 (7).
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%).
They recorded 1.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Moline Acres fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Louis County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Louis County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 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 | 17 |
| I-270 | 13 |
| I-55 | 8 |
| I-44 | 7 |
| US-67 | 4 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| Sr-H | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| James S Mcdonnell Blvd | 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 |
Moline Acres at a glance
| Population | 2,102 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 3,668 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 Moline Acres
How common are truck crashes in Moline Acres?
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 Moline Acres?
I-70 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Moline Acres since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Moline Acres?
June has the most truck crashes in St. Louis County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Moline Acres?
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 Moline Acres compared with Missouri?
St. Louis County records 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Moline Acres?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.