ZIP 63042 (Hazelwood, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63042: 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 |
Compared with Missouri, St. Louis County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 63042 at a glance: 1.4× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63042: 4.0 in 2016–19, 5.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 7,484 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Louis County since 2015: 3,619 people were injured and 111 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63042 happened on I-270 (14), I-70 (14), SR-141 (3), SR-180 (3) and US-67 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
214 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
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 63042 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Louis County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 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-270 | 14 |
| I-70 | 14 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| James S Mcdonnell Blvd | 2 |
| Fee Fee Rd | 1 |
| Hall St | 1 |
| Natural Bridge Ave | 1 |
| North Hanley Rd | 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 63042 at a glance
| Population | 17,813 |
| Density | 664 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,453 |
| Median home value | $151,365 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 422 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 655. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 9.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63042
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63042?
Since 2015, 7,484 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Louis County (3,619 injured, 111 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63042?
Truck crashes in St. Louis County peak in June, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63042?
Garbage trucks were involved in 214 reported crashes in St. Louis County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 63042 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Louis County has 64.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63042?
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.