ZIP 64064 (Lees Summit, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64064: 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Jackson County is lower on 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 64064: 2.0× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 64064 (2.0 → 4.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 5,699 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 3,008 people and killed 122.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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.
Road surface: 6.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by I-435 (7), I-470 (3) and US-50 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 164 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Their busiest month is July, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64064 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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-70 | 12 |
| I-435 | 7 |
| I-470 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| Little Blue Pkwy | 1 |
| Mu-Dr Martin Luther King Jr | 1 |
| SR-291 | 1 |
| Salisbury Rd | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 64064 at a glance
| Population | 20,050 |
| Density | 408 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $117,674 |
| Median home value | $389,657 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 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 64064
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64064?
Since 2015, 5,699 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (3,008 injured, 122 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 64064?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64064 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64064?
The worst month is September: 9.2% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64064?
164 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64064 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 66.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64064?
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.