Weatherby Lake, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Weatherby Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Weatherby 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 sits below Missouri on 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% 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Weatherby Lake since 2015, this page uses Platte County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
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-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-435 (4), I-635 (2) and I-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Weatherby Lake fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-29 | 5 |
| I-435 | 4 |
| I-635 | 2 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| Leavenworth Rd | 1 |
| Nw Prairie View Rd | 1 |
| Parallel Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 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 |
Weatherby Lake at a glance
| Population | 2,125 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,069 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64152) | $114,688 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64152) | $374,506 |
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 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 Weatherby Lake
How many truck crashes happen in Weatherby Lake?
Since 2015, 862 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Platte County (318 injured, 36 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Weatherby Lake?
Since 2015, I-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Weatherby Lake: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Weatherby Lake?
Truck crashes in Platte County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Weatherby Lake?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Platte County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Weatherby Lake compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Platte County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Weatherby 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.