ZIP 63084 (Union, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 63084: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Missouri
Franklin County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 63084: I-44 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63084: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,643 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 675 people and killed 64.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
8.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 63084 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-47 (2), US-50 (2) and CR-OLD Us 50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is June, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 63084 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 6 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Us 50 | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| Sr-Ah | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Is 44 | 900 |
| US-50 | 118 |
| Mo 47 | 93 |
| Mo 100 | 92 |
| Mo 185 | 40 |
| Mo 30 | 33 |
| Rt H | 13 |
| Rt O | 12 |
ZIP 63084 at a glance
| Population | 20,708 |
| Density | 105 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,992 |
| Median home value | $227,726 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 87 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 80 | -8% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 91 | +13% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 150 | +65% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 87 to 150. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 63084
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 63084?
1,643 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 64 deaths and 675 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 63084?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 63084 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 63084?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 63084?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 63084 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 131.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 63084?
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.