St. John, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. John: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. John 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).
What stands out in St. John: I-70 deadliest road: 19 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of St. John since 2015.
Overview
St. Louis County has recorded 7,484 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,619 people injured and 111 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
Only 24 truck crashes were reported in St. John since 2015; patterns below come from St. Louis County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
4.0% 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 St. John is I-70, with 19 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-270 (16), I-44 (5) and Broadway (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 214 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for St. John 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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-70 | 19 |
| I-270 | 16 |
| I-44 | 5 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| Sr-H | 3 |
| US-67 | 3 |
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 |
St. John at a glance
| Population | 6,472 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 4,545 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63114) | $55,870 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63114) | $116,322 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 9.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. John
How many truck crashes happen in St. John?
Since 2015, 7,484 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Louis County (3,619 injured, 111 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in St. John?
I-70 had 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of St. John since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in St. John?
The worst month is June: 9.4% of truck crashes in St. Louis County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in St. John?
214 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Louis County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does St. John compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Louis County has 64.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in St. John?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.