Ste. Genevieve County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ste. Genevieve County: 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
4 of 339 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ste. Genevieve County compares with Missouri
Ste. Genevieve County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ste. Genevieve County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ste. Genevieve County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 156.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Ste. Genevieve County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Ste. Genevieve County at a glance: January 13.6% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 339 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ste. Genevieve County. They injured 138 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Ste. Genevieve County is SR-32, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-55 (2) and Sr-Z (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Ste. Genevieve County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-32, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 8.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Ste. Genevieve County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Ste. Genevieve County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 3 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| Sr-Z | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ste. Genevieve County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 165 |
| Mo 32 | 48 |
| US-61 | 27 |
| Rt C | 18 |
| Rt Z | 8 |
| Rt Ww | 7 |
| Rt Y | 5 |
| Rt Dd | 5 |
Ste. Genevieve County at a glance
| Population | 18,546 |
| Land area | 499.2 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,790 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ste. Genevieve 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 | 90 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | -84% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 20 | +43% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 29 | +44% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 90 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Ste. Genevieve County
ZIP codes in Ste. Genevieve County
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Questions fleets ask about Ste. Genevieve County
How common are truck crashes in Ste. Genevieve County?
Since 2015, 339 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ste. Genevieve County (138 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ste. Genevieve County?
NHTSA data shows SR-32 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Ste. Genevieve County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ste. Genevieve County?
Truck crashes in Ste. Genevieve County peak in January, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ste. Genevieve County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Ste. Genevieve County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Ste. Genevieve County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Ste. Genevieve County records 156.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ste. Genevieve County?
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.