Platte Woods, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Platte Woods: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Platte Woods 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. 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Police reported 862 crashes involving commercial trucks in Platte County since 2015: 318 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Platte Woods since 2015, this page uses Platte County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for 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-435 leads within 10 miles of Platte Woods with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-29 (4), I-35 (2) and I-635 (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 Woods fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-435, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 9 |
| I-29 | 4 |
| I-35 | 2 |
| I-635 | 2 |
| I-670 | 2 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Chouteau Tfwy | 1 |
| Chouteau Trfy | 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 Woods at a glance
| Population | 393 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,008 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64151) | $92,876 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64151) | $323,551 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 73 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Platte Woods
How common are truck crashes in Platte Woods?
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 Woods?
Since 2015, I-435 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Platte Woods: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Platte Woods?
January has the most truck crashes in Platte County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Platte Woods?
Since 2015, Platte County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Platte Woods compare with Missouri?
Platte County records 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Platte Woods?
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.