ZIP 63373 (Portage Des Sioux, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63373: 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 63373: US-67 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 63373.
Overview
Police reported 3,013 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Charles County since 2015: 1,213 people were injured and 43 were killed.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-94 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 66 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
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 63373 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 4 |
| SR-94 | 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 63373 at a glance
| Population | 690 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,750 |
| Median home value | $225,481 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 63373
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 63373?
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 63373?
NHTSA data shows US-67 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63373 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63373?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in St. Charles County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63373?
66 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Charles County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 63373 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
St. Charles County records 60.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63373?
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.