North Kansas City, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Kansas City: 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
2 of 232 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How North Kansas City compares with Missouri
North Kansas City against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where North Kansas City stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | North Kansas City | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 350.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
North Kansas City sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
North Kansas City at a glance: 1 in 109 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 232 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in North Kansas City. They injured 93 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.8% 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 (14). Next come I-70 (10), I-35 (4) and I-29 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for North Kansas City fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in North Kansas City.
- Where you can, review stops along I-435; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 7.8% 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
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 North Kansas City
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 14 |
| I-70 | 10 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| I-29 | 3 |
| Prospect Ave | 3 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| I-635 | 2 |
| I-670 | 2 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| US-69 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (North Kansas City) |
|---|---|
| Is 35 | 102 |
| Mo 210 | 32 |
| Cst Burlington St | 15 |
| Mo 9 | 10 |
| Cst 16Th Ave | 9 |
| Cst Chouteau Trfy | 5 |
| Rp 5954 | 5 |
| Cst Armour Rd | 4 |
North Kansas City at a glance
| Population | 5,630 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,287 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in North Kansas City 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 | — | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | — | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +26% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 19 | +32% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 2000s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Kansas City
How common are truck crashes in North Kansas City?
232 truck crashes have been reported in North Kansas City since 2015, with 3 deaths and 93 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in North Kansas City?
Since 2015, I-435 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Kansas City: 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Kansas City?
Truck crashes in North Kansas City peak in January, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in North Kansas City?
Since 2015, North Kansas City has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does North Kansas City compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, North Kansas City has 350.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in North Kansas City?
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.