ZIP 63121 (Saint Louis, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63121: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 63121 at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 17 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63121 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 7,484 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Louis County since 2015: 3,619 people were injured and 111 were 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). Next come I-270 (15), I-44 (8) and I-55 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 214 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
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 63121 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Louis County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Louis County.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 17 |
| I-270 | 15 |
| I-44 | 8 |
| I-55 | 6 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| I-64 | 3 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| Sr-H | 3 |
| US-67 | 3 |
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 63121 at a glance
| Population | 25,008 |
| Density | 1,426 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,701 |
| Median home value | $98,951 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 422 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 655. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 9.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63121
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63121?
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 63121?
I-70 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63121 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63121?
June has the most truck crashes in St. Louis County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63121?
Since 2015, St. Louis County has reported 214 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63121 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Louis County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63121?
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.