ZIP 63111 (Saint Louis, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63111: 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. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 63111 at a glance: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63111: 14 since 2015.
Overview
St. Louis city has recorded 3,034 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,085 people injured and 61 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63111 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-44 (10), I-55 (10) 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.
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 63111 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 | 14 |
| I-44 | 10 |
| I-55 | 10 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| I-255 | 3 |
| Hall St | 2 |
| 14th St | 1 |
| 4th St | 1 |
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 63111 at a glance
| Population | 18,851 |
| Density | 2,267 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,039 |
| Median home value | $126,048 |
| Home ownership | 38% |
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 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 63111
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63111?
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 63111?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63111: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63111?
The worst month is May: 9.1% of truck crashes in St. Louis city happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63111?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Louis city since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63111 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 94.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Louis city, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63111?
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.