ZIP 64015 (Blue Springs, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64015: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Missouri
Jackson County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.8 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Jackson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 64015 at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64015 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,699 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 3,008 people and killed 122.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
6.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 64015 is I-70, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-470 (2), SR-7 (2) and US-50 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
164 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (14%).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64015 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 9 |
| I-470 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| Little Blue Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-291 | 1 |
| Salisbury Rd | 1 |
| Sr-F | 1 |
| Sr-H | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 1,083 |
| Is 435 | 576 |
| US-71 | 289 |
| Is 670 | 179 |
| Is 470 | 177 |
| Is 35 | 175 |
| Mo 291 | 139 |
| US-50 | 136 |
ZIP 64015 at a glance
| Population | 32,245 |
| Density | 636 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,518 |
| Median home value | $269,927 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 396 | — | 6.4 |
| 2000s | 330 | -17% | 7.1 |
| 2010s | 306 | -7% | 6.4 |
| 2020s | 558 | +82% | 8.6 |
In the 1990s about 396 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 558. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.5 a year in 2016–19 and 8.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64015
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64015?
5,699 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 122 deaths and 3,008 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 64015?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64015: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64015?
The worst month is September: 9.2% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64015?
Garbage trucks were involved in 164 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64015 compared with Missouri?
Jackson County records 66.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64015?
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.