ZIP 63118 (Saint Louis, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63118: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 63118: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63118: 15 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
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
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 63118 is I-70, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-44 (10), I-55 (10) 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.
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 63118 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Louis city.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 15 |
| I-44 | 10 |
| I-55 | 10 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| I-255 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| Sr-H | 2 |
| 14th 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 63118 at a glance
| Population | 25,913 |
| Density | 2,942 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,762 |
| Median home value | $220,150 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 186 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 240. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 63118
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63118?
Since 2015, 3,034 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Louis city (2,085 injured, 61 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 63118?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63118 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63118?
May has the most truck crashes in St. Louis city, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63118?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Louis city since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63118 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63118?
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.