ZIP 63303 (Saint Charles, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63303: 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 63303: 1.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 63303 (2.8 → 4.6).
Overview
St. Charles County has recorded 3,013 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,213 people injured and 43 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% 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%).
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63303 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-270 (7), I-64 (5) and SR-141 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
66 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is June, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63303 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Charles County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-70 | 11 |
| I-270 | 7 |
| I-64 | 5 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
| SR-180 | 2 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| CR-CLAYTON Rd | 1 |
| Fee Fee Rd | 1 |
| Mid Rivers Mall Dr | 1 |
| Mu-Clayton 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 63303 at a glance
| Population | 46,089 |
| Density | 901 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,138 |
| Median home value | $321,290 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 120 to 264. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 63303
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63303?
3,013 truck crashes have been reported in St. Charles County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 1,213 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 63303?
I-70 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63303 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63303?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in St. Charles County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 63303?
Since 2015, St. Charles County has reported 66 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63303 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Charles County has 60.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63303?
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.