ZIP 64034 (Greenwood, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64034: 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 |
Jackson County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 64034: US-50 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64034 since 2015.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 5,699 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,008 people injured and 122 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 64034 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-7 (4), I-470 (2) and SR-291 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
164 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64034 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 5 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
| I-470 | 2 |
| SR-291 | 2 |
| Pvt-S Hereford Rd | 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 64034 at a glance
| Population | 8,998 |
| Density | 152 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,041 |
| Median home value | $349,167 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 64034
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64034?
5,699 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 122 deaths and 3,008 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64034?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64034: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64034?
The worst month is September: 9.2% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64034?
164 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 64034 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 66.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64034?
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.