ZIP 63301 (Saint Charles, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Charles 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Charles County compares with Missouri
St. Charles County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Charles County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Charles County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, St. Charles County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 63301: 3.2× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 63301 (1.5 → 4.8).
Overview
St. Charles County has recorded 3,013 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,213 people injured and 43 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 63301 is I-270, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70 (10), SR-141 (3) and US-67 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 66 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (15% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63301 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Charles County.
- Check whether your routes use I-270, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; 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
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. Charles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-270 | 12 |
| I-70 | 10 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| James S Mcdonnell Blvd | 1 |
| Mid Rivers Mall Dr | 1 |
| SR-180 | 1 |
| SR-370 | 1 |
| SR-94 | 1 |
| St Charles Rock Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Charles County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 1,341 |
| Is 64 | 198 |
| US-61 | 134 |
| Mo 94 | 105 |
| Mo 370 | 81 |
| Mo 364 | 40 |
| Mo 79 | 39 |
| Cst Mexico Rd | 34 |
ZIP 63301 at a glance
| Population | 52,667 |
| Density | 241 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,308 |
| Median home value | $268,387 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Charles 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 | 120 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 144 | +20% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 176 | +22% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 264 | +50% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 120 a year in the 1990s and 264 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63301
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63301?
St. Charles County has had 3,013 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,213 people and killing 43.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63301?
NHTSA data shows I-270 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63301 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63301?
Truck crashes in St. Charles County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63301?
66 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Charles County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 63301 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Charles County has 60.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63301?
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.