ZIP 63045 (Earth City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63045: 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 63045: 2.1× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 63045 (3.0 → 6.2).
Overview
St. Louis County has recorded 7,484 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,619 people injured and 111 killed.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 63045 is I-270, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-70 (12), I-64 (4) and SR-141 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 214 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63045 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-270, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 13 |
| I-70 | 12 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| James S Mcdonnell Blvd | 2 |
| Fee Fee Rd | 1 |
| Mid Rivers Mall Dr | 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 63045 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 63045
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63045?
7,484 truck crashes have been reported in St. Louis County since 2015, with 111 deaths and 3,619 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63045?
Since 2015, I-270 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63045: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63045?
The worst month is June: 9.4% of truck crashes in St. Louis County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63045?
214 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Louis County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63045 compare with Missouri?
St. Louis County records 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63045?
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.