Ste. Genevieve, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ste. Genevieve: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ste. Genevieve and Ste. Genevieve County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ste. Genevieve County numbers.
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 |
Ste. Genevieve County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Ste. Genevieve County at a glance: January worst month: 13.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 339 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ste. Genevieve County. They injured 138 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in Ste. Genevieve since 2015; patterns below come from Ste. Genevieve County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ste. Genevieve since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-32 (2), I-55 (1) and Sr-Z (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Ste. Genevieve fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Ste. Genevieve County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 2 |
| I-55 | 1 |
| 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 at a glance
| Population | 5,025 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,288 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63670) | $62,679 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63670) | $209,556 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 90 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ste. Genevieve
How many truck accidents are there in Ste. Genevieve?
Ste. Genevieve County has had 339 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 138 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ste. Genevieve?
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?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Ste. Genevieve County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Ste. Genevieve compare with Missouri?
Ste. Genevieve County records 156.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ste. Genevieve?
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.