ZIP 63102 (Saint Louis, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63102: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Louis city, 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 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Louis city compares with Missouri
St. Louis city against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Louis city stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Louis city | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
St. Louis city sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 63102: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63102: 16 since 2015.
Overview
St. Louis city has recorded 3,034 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,085 people injured and 61 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 3.3% 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 63102 is I-70, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-55 (9), I-44 (8) and I-64 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 53 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63102 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Louis city.
- 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 city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 16 |
| I-55 | 9 |
| I-44 | 8 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| I-270 | 4 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| I-255 | 3 |
| Sr-H | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Louis city) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 498 |
| Is 44 | 391 |
| Is 55 | 262 |
| Is 64 | 125 |
| Cst Hall St | 119 |
| Cst Kingshighway Blvd | 111 |
| Cst Broadway | 106 |
| Cst Riverview Dr | 60 |
ZIP 63102 at a glance
| Population | 2,882 |
| Density | 786 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,527 |
| Home ownership | 4% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Louis city 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 | 186 | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 141 | -24% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 223 | +58% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 240 | +8% | 4.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 186 to 240. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63102
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63102?
3,034 truck crashes have been reported in St. Louis city since 2015, with 61 deaths and 2,085 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63102?
I-70 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63102 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63102?
The worst month is May: 9.1% of truck crashes in St. Louis city happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63102?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in St. Louis city since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 63102 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Louis city has 94.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63102?
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.