ZIP 63048 (Herculaneum, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63048: 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. It runs above Missouri on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 63048 at a glance: I-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63048: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,511 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 723 people were injured and 40 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.1% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63048 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-67 (4), CR-6 (1) and SR-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
40 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (15%).
They recorded 5.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63048 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 5 |
| US-67 | 4 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Sr-A | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
| US-61 | 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 63048 at a glance
| Population | 4,228 |
| Density | 451 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,109 |
| Median home value | $233,835 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 94 a year in the 1990s and 130 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 63048
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63048?
Jefferson County has had 1,511 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 723 people and killing 40.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63048?
I-55 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63048 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63048?
The worst month is July: 9.8% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63048?
Garbage trucks were involved in 40 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63048 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 55.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63048?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.