ZIP 63138 (Saint Louis, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63138: 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 has lower values than Missouri for 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).
The headline for ZIP 63138: I-70 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 63138.
Overview
Police reported 7,484 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Louis County since 2015: 3,619 people were injured and 111 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (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%).
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63138 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-270 (11), US-67 (6) and SR-111 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
214 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is January, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63138 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Louis County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 13 |
| I-270 | 11 |
| US-67 | 6 |
| SR-111 | 4 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| Sr-H | 3 |
| I-255 | 2 |
| James S Mcdonnell Blvd | 2 |
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 63138 at a glance
| Population | 18,233 |
| Density | 380 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,096 |
| Median home value | $139,495 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 63138
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63138?
Since 2015, 7,484 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Louis County (3,619 injured, 111 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 63138?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63138: 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63138?
June has the most truck crashes in St. Louis County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63138?
214 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Louis County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63138 compare with Missouri?
St. Louis County records 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63138?
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.