ZIP 64037 (Higginsville, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64037: 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 |
Lafayette County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Lafayette County at a glance: 13.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Lafayette County has recorded 799 truck crashes since 2015, with 291 people injured and 31 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 46.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 64037 is I-70, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-13 (2) and Sr-E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 64037 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lafayette County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 6 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| Sr-E | 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 64037 at a glance
| Population | 6,460 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,843 |
| Median home value | $187,176 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64037
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64037?
Lafayette County has had 799 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 291 people and killing 31.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 64037?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64037 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64037?
The worst month is February: 12.6% of truck crashes in Lafayette County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64037?
Since 2015, Lafayette County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64037 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 201.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lafayette County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64037?
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.