ZIP 63112 (Saint Louis, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63112: 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 63112 at a glance: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63112: 17 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.
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%).
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 63112 is I-70, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-270 (14), I-44 (10) and I-55 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.2% across 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 63112 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Louis city.
- 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.
- 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 | 17 |
| I-270 | 14 |
| I-44 | 10 |
| I-55 | 9 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| Sr-H | 3 |
| James S Mcdonnell Blvd | 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 63112 at a glance
| Population | 17,985 |
| Density | 2,187 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,542 |
| Median home value | $209,756 |
| Home ownership | 36% |
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 63112
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63112?
3,034 truck crashes have been reported in St. Louis city since 2015, with 61 deaths and 2,085 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 63112?
I-70 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63112 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63112?
May has the most truck crashes in St. Louis city, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63112?
Since 2015, St. Louis city has reported 53 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63112 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 94.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Louis city, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63112?
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.