ZIP 64503 (Saint Joseph, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64503: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Buchanan 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
16 of 895 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buchanan County compares with Missouri
Buchanan County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buchanan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buchanan County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Buchanan County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 64503: US-36 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64503: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 895 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Buchanan County. They injured 374 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 64503 is US-36, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-229 (2), US-59 (2) and I-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 64503 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buchanan County.
- Check whether your routes use US-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Buchanan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| I-229 | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| Mason Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Hickory St | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| Sr-A | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buchanan County) |
|---|---|
| Is 29 | 324 |
| US-36 | 81 |
| US-169 | 41 |
| Is 229 | 35 |
| US-59 | 33 |
| Cst Belt Hwy | 30 |
| Cst Stockyards Expy | 25 |
| Cst 6Th St | 16 |
ZIP 64503 at a glance
| Population | 11,954 |
| Density | 319 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,039 |
| Median home value | $135,189 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buchanan 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 | 49 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 35 | -29% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 60 | +72% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 77 | +29% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 49 a year in the 1990s and 77 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64503
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64503?
Buchanan County has had 895 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 374 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 64503?
US-36 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64503 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64503?
The worst month is June: 10.6% of truck crashes in Buchanan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64503?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Buchanan County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 64503 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Buchanan County records 91.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64503?
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.