Farley, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Farley and Platte County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Platte County numbers.
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.
Platte County at a glance: 12.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Platte County has recorded 862 truck crashes since 2015, with 318 people injured and 36 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Farley had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Platte County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
12.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-435 (3), SR-92 (2) and CR-34 Eisenhower Rd (1).
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 Farley fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 12.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Platte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 7 |
| I-435 | 3 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| CR-34 Eisenhower Rd | 1 |
| Nw Prairie View Rd | 1 |
| SR-273 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| US-73 | 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 |
Farley at a glance
| Population | 263 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 228 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64028) | $124,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64028) | $234,045 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 73. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Farley
How many truck crashes happen in Farley?
Since 2015, 862 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Platte County (318 injured, 36 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Farley?
NHTSA data shows I-29 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Farley since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Farley?
January has the most truck crashes in Platte County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Farley?
Since 2015, Platte County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Farley compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Platte County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Farley?
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.