ZIP 64024 (Excelsior Springs, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64024: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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
5.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Missouri
Clay County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Clay County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 64024 at a glance: US-69 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 64024.
Overview
Police reported 2,077 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clay County since 2015: 813 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
US-69 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 64024 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-CROWLEY Rd (1), CR-OLD Quarry Rd (1) and SR-210 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (21% of them).
They recorded 5.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64024 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.1% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 2 |
| CR-CROWLEY Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Quarry Rd | 1 |
| SR-210 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| Sr-M | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Is 35 | 697 |
| Is 435 | 242 |
| Mo 210 | 170 |
| US-69 | 80 |
| Is 29 | 80 |
| Mo 92 | 57 |
| Mo 291 | 56 |
| US-169 | 51 |
ZIP 64024 at a glance
| Population | 15,574 |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,895 |
| Median home value | $197,328 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 124 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 94 | -24% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 127 | +34% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 175 | +38% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 124 a year in the 1990s and 175 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 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64024
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64024?
2,077 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 813 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64024?
NHTSA data shows US-69 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64024 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64024?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Clay County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64024?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 64024 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 66.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64024?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.