ZIP 63365 (New Melle, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63365: 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 |
St. Charles County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 63365: I-70 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 63365.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,013 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Charles County. They injured 1,213 people and killed 43.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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 63365 is I-70, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Sr-D (2), Bryan Rd (1) and CR-ARCHER (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 66 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63365 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Charles County.
- 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 | 7 |
| Sr-D | 2 |
| Bryan Rd | 1 |
| CR-ARCHER | 1 |
| E Pitman Ave | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| Sr-N | 1 |
| Sr-Tt | 1 |
| Sr-W | 1 |
| Summer Rain Dr | 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 63365 at a glance
| Population | 51 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,542 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 120 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 264. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63365
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63365?
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 63365?
I-70 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63365 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 63365?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in St. Charles County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63365?
Garbage trucks were involved in 66 reported crashes in St. Charles County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63365 compared 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 63365?
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.