St. Louis, MO – Police in St. Louis are urging drivers to stay off the roads Monday after a wave of winter weather led to hundreds of incidents citywide. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) reported more than 100 crashes within just eight hours as freezing rain and snow created dangerous driving conditions.
According to SLMPD data, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2025, officers handled 415 total calls for service, including 111 accident calls, 10 injury crashes, and 38 motorist assists. No fatal crashes were reported, police confirmed.
Officials said officers have been working nonstop throughout the storm. Drivers are being urged to stay home if possible or use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable.
The National Weather Service has extended a winter weather advisory for parts of eastern Missouri through Monday night, warning of continued slick roads and limited visibility.
“Officers have been working around the clock during the winter weather,” police said in a public update. “If you can, please stay home. If you must travel, use extreme caution.”
Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and allow extra time for travel until conditions improve.
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