Platte County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Platte 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
13 of 862 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Platte County compares with Missouri
Platte County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Platte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Platte County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Platte County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Platte County: 12.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 862 crashes involving commercial trucks in Platte County since 2015: 318 people were injured and 36 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-29 leads in Platte County with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-435 (3), SR-45 (2) and SR-92 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Platte County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 12.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Platte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Platte County) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 12 |
| I-435 | 3 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| I-635 | 1 |
| Nw Prairie View Rd | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-273 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Platte County) |
|---|---|
| Is 29 | 411 |
| Is 635 | 62 |
| Is 435 | 53 |
| Mo 92 | 42 |
| Mo 45 | 38 |
| Mo 9 | 12 |
| Cst Nw Barry Rd | 9 |
| Mo 152 | 9 |
Platte County at a glance
| Population | 113,207 |
| Land area | 419.8 sq mi |
| Density | 270 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $96,950 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Platte 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 | 40 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 42 | +4% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 56 | +33% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 73 | +30% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 73. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Platte County
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Questions fleets ask about Platte County
How many truck accidents are there in Platte County?
862 truck crashes have been reported in Platte County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 318 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Platte County?
NHTSA data shows I-29 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes in Platte County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Platte County?
Truck crashes in Platte County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Platte County?
Since 2015, Platte County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Platte County compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Platte County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Platte County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.