ZIP 63139 (Saint Louis, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63139: 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 sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 63139 at a glance: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63139: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
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 63139 is I-70, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-44 (10), I-55 (10) and I-270 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
53 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
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 63139 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
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-44 | 10 |
| I-55 | 10 |
| I-270 | 6 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| I-255 | 3 |
| SR-180 | 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 63139 at a glance
| Population | 21,631 |
| Density | 2,188 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,757 |
| Median home value | $210,669 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 186 to 240. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63139
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63139?
Since 2015, 3,034 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Louis city (2,085 injured, 61 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63139?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63139 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63139?
The worst month is May: 9.1% of truck crashes in St. Louis city happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63139?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Louis city since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63139 compare with Missouri?
St. Louis city records 94.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63139?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.