ZIP 64053 (Independence, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64053: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Missouri
Jackson County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Jackson County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 64053 at a glance: I-435 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64053: 17 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,699 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 3,008 people and killed 122.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 64053 is I-435, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-70 (10), I-35 (3) and Prospect Ave (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 164 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64053 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-435, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 17 |
| I-70 | 10 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| Prospect Ave | 3 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| US-71 | 3 |
| I-670 | 2 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| SR-291 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 1,083 |
| Is 435 | 576 |
| US-71 | 289 |
| Is 670 | 179 |
| Is 470 | 177 |
| Is 35 | 175 |
| Mo 291 | 139 |
| US-50 | 136 |
ZIP 64053 at a glance
| Population | 6,775 |
| Density | 966 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,285 |
| Median home value | $94,198 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 396 | — | 6.4 |
| 2000s | 330 | -17% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 306 | -7% | 6.4 |
| 2020s | 558 | +82% | 8.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 396 a year in the 1990s and 558 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.5 a year in 2016–19, 8.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64053
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64053?
5,699 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 122 deaths and 3,008 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 64053?
NHTSA data shows I-435 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64053 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 64053?
September has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64053?
164 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 64053 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 66.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64053?
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.