ZIP 64079 (Platte City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64079: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Platte 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
13 of 862 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Platte County compares with Missouri
Platte County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Platte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Platte County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Platte County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Platte County at a glance: 12.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 862 crashes involving commercial trucks in Platte County since 2015: 318 people were injured and 36 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-29 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 64079 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-92 (2), I-435 (1) and SR-273 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64079 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 12.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Platte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 8 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| I-435 | 1 |
| SR-273 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Platte County) |
|---|---|
| Is 29 | 411 |
| Is 635 | 62 |
| Is 435 | 53 |
| Mo 92 | 42 |
| Mo 45 | 38 |
| Mo 9 | 12 |
| Cst Nw Barry Rd | 9 |
| Mo 152 | 9 |
ZIP 64079 at a glance
| Population | 15,160 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,161 |
| Median home value | $350,608 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Platte 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 | 40 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 42 | +4% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 56 | +33% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 73 | +30% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 73. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64079
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64079?
Since 2015, 862 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Platte County (318 injured, 36 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64079?
NHTSA data shows I-29 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64079 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64079?
January has the most truck crashes in Platte County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64079?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Platte County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64079 compare with Missouri?
Platte County records 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64079?
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.