ZIP 64035 (Hardin, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64035: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ray 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
4 of 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ray County compares with Missouri
Ray County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ray County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ray County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 74% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Ray County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Ray County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 17.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Ray County has recorded 110 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 17.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Road surface: 4.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64035 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-10 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 64035 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ray County.
- 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 Ray County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ray County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 10 | 21 |
| Mo 13 | 20 |
| Mo 210 | 16 |
| Rt A | 4 |
| Bu 10 | 3 |
| Rt B | 3 |
| Rt M | 3 |
| Rt U | 3 |
ZIP 64035 at a glance
| Population | 1,189 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,756 |
| Median home value | $132,797 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ray 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -22% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +35% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +13% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64035
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64035?
Ray County has had 110 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 64035?
The worst month is August: 17.3% of truck crashes in Ray County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64035?
Since 2015, Ray County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64035 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Ray County has 41.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64035?
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.