ZIP 64054 (Independence, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64054: 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).
The headline for ZIP 64054: I-435 deadliest road: 15 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64054 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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
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 64054 is I-435, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70 (10), I-35 (4) and Prospect Ave (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
164 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (14%).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64054 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-435 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 15 |
| I-70 | 10 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| Prospect Ave | 3 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| I-670 | 2 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| SR-291 | 2 |
| US-71 | 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 64054 at a glance
| Population | 3,547 |
| Density | 445 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,719 |
| Median home value | $120,032 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.5 a year in 2016–19 and 8.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64054
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64054?
5,699 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 122 deaths and 3,008 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64054?
I-435 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64054 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 64054?
September has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64054?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 164 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 64054 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 66.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64054?
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.