ZIP 64078 (Peculiar, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64078: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cass 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
18.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Missouri
Cass County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Cass County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Cass County: 1 in 30 crashes involve a garbage truck (27 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 863 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cass County. They injured 380 people and killed 30.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-291 (2), CR-ANACONDA Rd (1) and Ewing Way (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is September, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 18.5, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64078 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cass County.
- With 10.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 6 |
| SR-291 | 2 |
| CR-ANACONDA Rd | 1 |
| Ewing Way | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| Sr-O | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 364 |
| Mo 7 | 88 |
| Mo 58 | 53 |
| Mo 291 | 50 |
| Mo 2 | 24 |
| Rt Y | 18 |
| Rt D | 17 |
| Rt J | 10 |
ZIP 64078 at a glance
| Population | 9,853 |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,922 |
| Median home value | $301,867 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 38 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 41 | +9% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 52 | +28% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 77 | +48% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 77 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64078
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64078?
863 truck crashes have been reported in Cass County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 380 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64078?
I-49 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64078 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 64078?
The worst month is May: 10.1% of truck crashes in Cass County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64078?
27 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cass County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64078 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Cass County has 64.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64078?
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.