ZIP 63104 (Saint Louis, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63104: 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 |
Compared with Missouri, St. Louis city is lower on 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 63104: I-70 deadliest road: 16 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63104 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,034 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Louis city since 2015: 2,085 people were injured and 61 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
3.3% 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 63104 is I-70, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 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.
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63104 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-255 | 4 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| Riverview Dr | 2 |
| Sr-H | 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 63104 at a glance
| Population | 19,007 |
| Density | 2,182 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,764 |
| Median home value | $274,731 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
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 63104
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63104?
St. Louis city has had 3,034 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,085 people and killing 61.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63104?
I-70 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63104 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63104?
Truck crashes in St. Louis city peak in May, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63104?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in St. Louis city since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63104 compared with Missouri?
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 63104?
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.