Wildwood, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wildwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wildwood 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Wildwood: I-44 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wildwood since 2015.
Overview
St. Louis County has recorded 7,484 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,619 people injured and 111 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
Wildwood had 95 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
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.
Road surface: 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wildwood is I-44, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-64 (3), Sr-Lp 44 (3) and CR-CLAYTON Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 214 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across 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 Wildwood fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Louis County.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 6 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| Sr-Lp 44 | 3 |
| CR-CLAYTON Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Clayton Rd | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| Sr-Loop 44 | 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 |
Wildwood at a glance
| Population | 35,082 |
| Land area | 66.7 sq mi |
| Density | 526 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63038) | $186,450 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63038) | $574,004 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 9.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wildwood
How many truck crashes happen in Wildwood?
St. Louis County has had 7,484 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,619 people and killing 111.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wildwood?
I-44 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wildwood since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wildwood?
The worst month is June: 9.4% of truck crashes in St. Louis County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wildwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 214 reported crashes in St. Louis County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wildwood compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Louis County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wildwood?
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.