ZIP 63103 (Saint Louis, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63103: 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 has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 63103: I-70 deadliest road: 17 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63103 since 2015.
Overview
St. Louis city has recorded 3,034 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,085 people injured and 61 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). After it: I-55 (9), I-44 (8) and I-64 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63103 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 St. Louis city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 17 |
| I-55 | 9 |
| I-44 | 8 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| Sr-H | 3 |
| I-255 | 2 |
| I-270 | 2 |
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 63103 at a glance
| Population | 8,778 |
| Density | 1,543 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,943 |
| Median home value | $202,299 |
| Home ownership | 18% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 186 a year in the 1990s and 240 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63103
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63103?
St. Louis city has had 3,034 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,085 people and killing 61.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 63103?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63103: 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63103?
Truck crashes in St. Louis city peak in May, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63103?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in St. Louis city since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 63103 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 63103?
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.