Irondale, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Irondale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Irondale and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 191 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Missouri
Washington County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 74% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 14.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Washington County at a glance: 6.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 191 truck crashes since 2015, with 151 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Irondale since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.1% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
SR-8 leads within 10 miles of Irondale with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-OLD Bonne Terre Rd (1) and SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Irondale fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-8, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 4 |
| CR-OLD Bonne Terre Rd | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 21 | 52 |
| Mo 8 | 47 |
| Mo 185 | 17 |
| Mo 47 | 14 |
| Rt C | 6 |
| Rt A | 6 |
| Rt F | 4 |
| Rt P | 4 |
Irondale at a glance
| Population | 368 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 690 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63648) | $51,765 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63648) | $99,788 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | -23% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 12 | +16% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | +33% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Irondale
How common are truck crashes in Irondale?
Washington County has had 191 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 151 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Irondale?
SR-8 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Irondale since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Irondale?
The worst month is May: 15.2% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Irondale?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Irondale compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 69.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Irondale?
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.