ZIP 63119 (Saint Louis, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63119: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Louis County, 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
1.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Louis County compares with Missouri
St. Louis County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Louis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
St. Louis County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 63119 at a glance: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63119: 15 since 2015.
Overview
St. Louis County has recorded 7,484 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,619 people injured and 111 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). After it: I-44 (14), I-55 (8) and I-270 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
214 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63119 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 15 |
| I-44 | 14 |
| I-55 | 8 |
| I-270 | 6 |
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| I-255 | 2 |
| SR-180 | 2 |
| 14th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Louis County) |
|---|---|
| Is 270 | 1,585 |
| Is 44 | 830 |
| Is 70 | 808 |
| Is 64 | 430 |
| Mo 141 | 233 |
| Is 55 | 211 |
| Is 170 | 170 |
| US-67 | 114 |
ZIP 63119 at a glance
| Population | 34,181 |
| Density | 1,575 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,183 |
| Median home value | $349,768 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Louis County 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 | 422 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 361 | -14% | 6.8 |
| 2010s | 469 | +30% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 655 | +40% | 9.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 422 a year in the 1990s and 655 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63119
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63119?
7,484 truck crashes have been reported in St. Louis County since 2015, with 111 deaths and 3,619 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 63119?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63119: 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63119?
The worst month is June: 9.4% of truck crashes in St. Louis County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63119?
Garbage trucks were involved in 214 reported crashes in St. Louis County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63119 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Louis County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63119?
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.