ZIP 63089 (Villa Ridge, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63089: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Missouri
Franklin County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Franklin County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 63089: I-44 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63089: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,643 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 675 people were injured and 64 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-47 (2), CR-OLD Us 50 (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Their busiest month is June, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63089 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 8 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Us 50 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| Sr-Ah | 1 |
| Sr-Lp 44 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 900 |
| US-50 | 118 |
| Mo 47 | 93 |
| Mo 100 | 92 |
| Mo 185 | 40 |
| Mo 30 | 33 |
| Rt H | 13 |
| Rt O | 12 |
ZIP 63089 at a glance
| Population | 5,662 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,731 |
| Median home value | $206,785 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 87 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 80 | -8% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 91 | +13% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 150 | +65% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 87 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 150. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63089
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63089?
1,643 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 64 deaths and 675 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 63089?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63089 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63089?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63089?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63089 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 131.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63089?
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.