Lake Tapawingo, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Tapawingo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake Tapawingo and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Missouri, Jackson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lake Tapawingo: I-70 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake Tapawingo 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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Lake Tapawingo since 2015, this page uses Jackson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
6.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Lake Tapawingo with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-435 (2), I-470 (2) and SR-7 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 164 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lake Tapawingo fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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-70 | 12 |
| I-435 | 2 |
| I-470 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| Little Blue Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-291 | 1 |
| Salisbury Rd | 1 |
| Sr-H | 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 |
Lake Tapawingo at a glance
| Population | 781 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,441 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64015) | $84,518 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64015) | $269,927 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 396 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 558. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.5 a year in 2016–19, 8.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Tapawingo
How many truck accidents are there in Lake Tapawingo?
Since 2015, 5,699 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (3,008 injured, 122 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lake Tapawingo?
I-70 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lake Tapawingo since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake Tapawingo?
September has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lake Tapawingo?
164 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lake Tapawingo compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 66.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lake Tapawingo?
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.