ZIP 64724 (Appleton City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64724: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Clair 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
3 of 185 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Clair County compares with Missouri
St. Clair County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Clair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Clair County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 160.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 36.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
St. Clair County has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for St. Clair County: 36.8% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 24.7% in Missouri.
Overview
St. Clair County has recorded 185 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
4.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64724 since 2015: SR-52 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64724 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Clair County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 13 | 119 |
| US-54 | 16 |
| Mo 82 | 11 |
| Rt B | 8 |
| Rt T | 5 |
| Rt A | 5 |
| Rt H | 3 |
| Mo 52 | 2 |
ZIP 64724 at a glance
| Population | 1,999 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,338 |
| Median home value | $115,024 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Clair 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 | 31 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | -70% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 11 | +23% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | +52% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64724
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64724?
185 truck crashes have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 82 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 64724?
Truck crashes in St. Clair County peak in May, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64724?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64724 compared with Missouri?
St. Clair County records 160.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64724?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.