Dearborn, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dearborn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dearborn and Platte County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Platte County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 862 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Platte County compares with Missouri
Platte County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Platte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Platte County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Platte County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Platte County: 12.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 862 crashes involving commercial trucks in Platte County since 2015: 318 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Dearborn since 2015; patterns below come from Platte County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-273 (1) and Sr-A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Dearborn fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.2% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Platte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 7 |
| SR-273 | 1 |
| Sr-A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Platte County) |
|---|---|
| Is 29 | 411 |
| Is 635 | 62 |
| Is 435 | 53 |
| Mo 92 | 42 |
| Mo 45 | 38 |
| Mo 9 | 12 |
| Cst Nw Barry Rd | 9 |
| Mo 152 | 9 |
Dearborn at a glance
| Population | 506 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 619 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64439) | $91,136 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64439) | $283,790 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Platte 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 | 40 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 42 | +4% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 56 | +33% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 73 | +30% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 73. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dearborn
How common are truck crashes in Dearborn?
Since 2015, 862 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Platte County (318 injured, 36 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dearborn?
NHTSA data shows I-29 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dearborn since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dearborn?
January has the most truck crashes in Platte County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dearborn?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Platte County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dearborn compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Platte County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dearborn?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.