ZIP 63147 (Saint Louis, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63147: 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 has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 63147: I-70 17 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 63147.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,034 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Louis city. They injured 2,085 people and killed 61.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for 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 63147 is I-70, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-270 (10), I-44 (8) and I-55 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
53 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63147 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 city
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 17 |
| I-270 | 10 |
| I-44 | 8 |
| I-55 | 8 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| Hall St | 3 |
| I-255 | 3 |
| SR-111 | 3 |
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 63147 at a glance
| Population | 8,173 |
| Density | 532 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,182 |
| Median home value | $77,576 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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. 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 63147
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 63147?
3,034 truck crashes have been reported in St. Louis city since 2015, with 61 deaths and 2,085 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63147?
I-70 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63147 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63147?
May has the most truck crashes in St. Louis city, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63147?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in St. Louis city since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63147 compare with Missouri?
St. Louis city records 94.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63147?
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.