ZIP 63010 (Arnold, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63010: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson County, 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
5.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Missouri
Jefferson County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Jefferson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 63010: I-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63010: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,511 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 723 people were injured and 40 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63010 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-44 (6), SR-30 (3) and I-255 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 40 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.1, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63010 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 8 |
| I-44 | 6 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| I-255 | 2 |
| I-270 | 2 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| CR-NEW Sugar Creek Rd | 1 |
| SR-141 | 1 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 559 |
| US-67 | 168 |
| Mo 30 | 74 |
| Mo 21 | 60 |
| US-61 | 46 |
| Mo 141 | 45 |
| Rt A | 27 |
| Rt Z | 26 |
ZIP 63010 at a glance
| Population | 34,478 |
| Density | 618 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,784 |
| Median home value | $224,175 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 94 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 88 | -6% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 90 | +1% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 130 | +45% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 94 to 130. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63010
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63010?
1,511 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 723 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63010?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63010 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63010?
July has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63010?
40 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63010 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 55.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63010?
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.