ZIP 64012 (Belton, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64012: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cass 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
18.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Missouri
Cass County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Cass County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Cass County: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.4%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Cass County has recorded 863 truck crashes since 2015, with 380 people injured and 30 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by Holmes Rd (2), Ewing Way (1) and SR-291 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 27 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 18.5 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64012 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.0% 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
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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 5 |
| Holmes Rd | 2 |
| Ewing Way | 1 |
| SR-291 | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 364 |
| Mo 7 | 88 |
| Mo 58 | 53 |
| Mo 291 | 50 |
| Mo 2 | 24 |
| Rt Y | 18 |
| Rt D | 17 |
| Rt J | 10 |
ZIP 64012 at a glance
| Population | 29,304 |
| Density | 240 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,814 |
| Median home value | $216,661 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 38 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 41 | +9% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 52 | +28% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 77 | +48% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 77. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64012
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64012?
Since 2015, 863 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cass County (380 injured, 30 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 64012?
NHTSA data shows I-49 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64012 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64012?
May has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64012?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 64012 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64012?
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.