ZIP 63021 (Ballwin, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63021: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Louis 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
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 ZIP 63021: I-44 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63021: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 7,484 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Louis County. They injured 3,619 people and killed 111.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
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 ZIP 63021 is I-44, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-270 (6), I-64 (4) and SR-30 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 214 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Their busiest month is January, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63021 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Louis County.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 | 9 |
| I-270 | 6 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| Sr-Lp 44 | 2 |
| CR-CLAYTON Rd | 1 |
| CR-NEW Sugar Creek Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Clayton Rd | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-141 | 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 |
ZIP 63021 at a glance
| Population | 55,666 |
| Density | 985 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,177 |
| Median home value | $350,109 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 422 a year in the 1990s and 655 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 9.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63021
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63021?
7,484 truck crashes have been reported in St. Louis County since 2015, with 111 deaths and 3,619 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 63021?
I-44 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63021 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63021?
June has the most truck crashes in St. Louis County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63021?
214 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Louis County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63021 compared with Missouri?
St. Louis County records 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63021?
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.