ZIP 64011 (Bates City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64011: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lafayette County, 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
6 of 799 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lafayette County compares with Missouri
Lafayette County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lafayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lafayette County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 34.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Lafayette County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Lafayette County at a glance: 13.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Lafayette County has recorded 799 truck crashes since 2015, with 291 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 64011 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-50 (3), Sr-F (1) and Sr-H (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64011 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter 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 Lafayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 11 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| Sr-F | 1 |
| Sr-H | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 591 |
| Mo 13 | 46 |
| US-24 | 24 |
| Rt Z | 12 |
| Mo 131 | 10 |
| Mo 20 | 9 |
| Rt Ff | 7 |
| Rt U | 7 |
ZIP 64011 at a glance
| Population | 3,876 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,981 |
| Median home value | $408,033 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lafayette 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 | 52 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | -16% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 50 | +16% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 63 | +25% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 52 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64011
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64011?
Since 2015, 799 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lafayette County (291 injured, 31 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64011?
I-70 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64011 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64011?
The worst month is February: 12.6% of truck crashes in Lafayette County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64011?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Lafayette County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64011 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 201.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lafayette County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64011?
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.