Old Jamestown, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Old Jamestown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Old Jamestown 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 has lower values than Missouri for 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).
The headline for Old Jamestown: I-270 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Old Jamestown: 11 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
Old Jamestown 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
The worst month is June with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in 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
Within this area, I-270 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come US-67 (6), I-70 (5) and SR-180 (3).
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 Old Jamestown fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-270, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-270 | 11 |
| US-67 | 6 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| James S Mcdonnell Blvd | 2 |
| Riverview Dr | 2 |
| Sr-H | 2 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Hall St | 1 |
| North Hanley 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 |
Old Jamestown at a glance
| Land area | 14.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63034) | $103,905 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63034) | $235,803 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 422 a year in the 1990s and 655 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 9.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Old Jamestown
How many truck accidents are there in Old Jamestown?
Since 2015, 7,484 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Louis County (3,619 injured, 111 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Old Jamestown?
I-270 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Old Jamestown since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Old Jamestown?
June has the most truck crashes in St. Louis County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Old Jamestown?
214 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Louis County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Old Jamestown compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Louis County has 64.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Old Jamestown?
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.