Clay County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
5.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Missouri
Clay County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Clay County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Clay County at a glance: I-435 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Clay County.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,077 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 813 people and killed 29.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-435 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-210 (2), US-69 (2) and CR-OLD Quarry Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
39 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (21% of them).
They recorded 5.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Clay County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-435; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 8.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clay County) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 6 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| US-69 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Quarry Rd | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| Liberty Bend Rd | 1 |
| N Kimball Dr | 1 |
| SR-291 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| Sr-W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Is 35 | 697 |
| Is 435 | 242 |
| Mo 210 | 170 |
| US-69 | 80 |
| Is 29 | 80 |
| Mo 92 | 57 |
| Mo 291 | 56 |
| US-169 | 51 |
Clay County at a glance
| Population | 263,370 |
| Land area | 397.7 sq mi |
| Density | 662 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $92,896 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 124 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 94 | -24% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 127 | +34% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 175 | +38% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 124 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 175. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clay County
ZIP codes in Clay County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clay County
How many truck crashes happen in Clay County?
Since 2015, 2,077 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (813 injured, 29 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clay County?
NHTSA data shows I-435 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Clay County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clay County?
39 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clay County compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 66.7 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clay County?
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.