ZIP 63386 (West Alton, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63386: 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.
ZIP 63386 at a glance: I-270 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63386: 10 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
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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 63386 is I-270, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-67 (7), Riverview Dr (2) and SR-111 (2).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63386 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.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 10 |
| US-67 | 7 |
| Riverview Dr | 2 |
| SR-111 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| Sr-H | 2 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| SR-140 | 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 63386 at a glance
| Population | 482 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,250 |
| Median home value | $147,821 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 120 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 264. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 63386
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63386?
3,013 truck crashes have been reported in St. Charles County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 1,213 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 63386?
I-270 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 63386 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 63386?
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 63386?
Since 2015, St. Charles County has reported 66 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63386 compared with Missouri?
St. Charles County records 60.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 63386?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.