ZIP 63385 (Wentzville, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63385: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 63385: I-70 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63385 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,013 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Charles County since 2015: 1,213 people were injured and 43 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63385 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-61 (4), Sr-D (2) and Bryan Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
66 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63385 fleets
- Build extra time into June 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 June; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 10 |
| US-61 | 4 |
| Sr-D | 2 |
| Bryan Rd | 1 |
| CR-ARCHER | 1 |
| E Pitman Ave | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| Sr-Mm | 1 |
| Sr-N | 1 |
| Sr-W | 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 63385 at a glance
| Population | 51,330 |
| Density | 297 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,199 |
| Median home value | $344,334 |
| 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 |
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. 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 63385
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63385?
Since 2015, 3,013 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Charles County (1,213 injured, 43 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 63385?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63385 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63385?
June has the most truck crashes in St. Charles County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 63385?
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 63385 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Charles County has 60.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 63385?
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.