ZIP 64063 (Lees Summit, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64063: 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 sits below Missouri 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).
What stands out in ZIP 64063: 1.8× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 64063 (1.8 → 3.2).
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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 6.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64063 happened on I-435 (4), I-470 (4), SR-7 (4), I-70 (3) and US-50 (3); no road leads clearly.
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64063 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 4 |
| I-470 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| Bannister Rd | 2 |
| 100th St | 1 |
| I-49 | 1 |
| Pvt-S Hereford Rd | 1 |
| SR-291 | 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 64063 at a glance
| Population | 21,863 |
| Density | 1,382 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,459 |
| Median home value | $260,231 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 396 to 558. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.5 a year in 2016–19, 8.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64063
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64063?
5,699 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 122 deaths and 3,008 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64063?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in September, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64063?
Garbage trucks were involved in 164 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 64063 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Jackson County records 66.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64063?
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.