ZIP 64060 (Kearney, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64060: 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 sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Clay County at a glance: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 21% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,077 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 813 people and killed 29.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64060 happened on I-435 (2), US-69 (2), CR-OLD Quarry Rd (1), I-35 (1) and SR-92 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
39 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (21%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.3, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64060 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 8.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 2 |
| US-69 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Quarry Rd | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 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 64060 at a glance
| Population | 16,488 |
| Density | 109 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,683 |
| Median home value | $356,327 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 124 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 175. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64060
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64060?
Since 2015, 2,077 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (813 injured, 29 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64060?
January has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64060?
39 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 64060 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 66.7 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64060?
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.