Buchanan County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buchanan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
16 of 895 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buchanan County compares with Missouri
Buchanan County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buchanan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buchanan County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Buchanan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Buchanan County: US-59 most fatal truck crashes in Buchanan County: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 895 crashes involving commercial trucks in Buchanan County since 2015: 374 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-36 (2), I-229 (1) and I-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Buchanan County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Buchanan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Buchanan County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 3 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| I-229 | 1 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| Mason Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Hickory St | 1 |
| Sr-A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buchanan County) |
|---|---|
| Is 29 | 324 |
| US-36 | 81 |
| US-169 | 41 |
| Is 229 | 35 |
| US-59 | 33 |
| Cst Belt Hwy | 30 |
| Cst Stockyards Expy | 25 |
| Cst 6Th St | 16 |
Buchanan County at a glance
| Population | 83,574 |
| Land area | 408.2 sq mi |
| Density | 205 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,850 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buchanan 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 | 49 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 35 | -29% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 60 | +72% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 77 | +29% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 49 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 77. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Buchanan County
How many truck accidents are there in Buchanan County?
Buchanan County has had 895 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 374 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Buchanan County?
Since 2015, US-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Buchanan County: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Buchanan County?
The worst month is June: 10.6% of truck crashes in Buchanan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Buchanan County?
Since 2015, Buchanan County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Buchanan County compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 91.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Buchanan County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Buchanan County?
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.