ZIP 64506 (Saint Joseph, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64506: 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 64506: US-36 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64506: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 895 crashes involving commercial trucks in Buchanan County since 2015: 374 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
7.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 64506 is US-36, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-229 (2), US-169 (2) and US-59 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64506 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 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-169 | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| Mason Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Hickory St | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| Sr-A | 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 64506 at a glance
| Population | 21,461 |
| Density | 826 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,573 |
| Median home value | $242,630 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 77. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 64506
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64506?
Since 2015, 895 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Buchanan County (374 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 64506?
Since 2015, US-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64506: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64506?
Truck crashes in Buchanan County peak in June, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64506?
Since 2015, Buchanan County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64506 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Buchanan County has 91.9 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64506?
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.