Agency, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Agency: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Agency and Buchanan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Buchanan County numbers.
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 |
Buchanan County has lower values than Missouri for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Agency: US-36 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Agency: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 895 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Buchanan County. They injured 374 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Agency since 2015; patterns below come from Buchanan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for 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
US-36 leads within 10 miles of Agency with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-29 (2), US-59 (2) and I-229 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Agency fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buchanan County.
- Check whether your routes use US-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| I-29 | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| I-229 | 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 |
Agency at a glance
| Population | 653 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 177 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64401) | $99,398 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64401) | $265,253 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 77. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Agency
How common are truck crashes in Agency?
Since 2015, 895 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Buchanan County (374 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Agency?
Since 2015, US-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Agency: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Agency?
The worst month is June: 10.6% of truck crashes in Buchanan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Agency?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Buchanan County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Agency compare with Missouri?
Buchanan County records 91.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Agency?
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.