Houston Lake, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Houston Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Houston Lake 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 has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Platte County at a glance: 12.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 862 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Platte County. They injured 318 people and killed 36.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Houston Lake since 2015, this page uses Platte County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Within this area, I-435 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). After it: I-29 (4), I-35 (4) and I-70 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Houston Lake fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Platte County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-435; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Platte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 14 |
| I-29 | 4 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| I-635 | 2 |
| I-670 | 2 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Broadway Blvd | 1 |
| Chouteau Tfwy | 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 |
Houston Lake at a glance
| Population | 223 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,858 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64150) | $58,846 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64150) | $366,512 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Houston Lake
How many truck crashes happen in Houston Lake?
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 Houston Lake?
I-435 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Houston Lake since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Houston Lake?
January has the most truck crashes in Platte County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Houston Lake?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Platte County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Houston Lake compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Platte County has 65.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Houston Lake?
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.