ZIP 64082 (Lees Summit, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64082: 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jackson County: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 14% of them.
Overview
Police reported 5,699 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 3,008 people were injured and 122 were killed.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across 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 64082 happened on I-435 (5), I-49 (5), I-470 (4), SR-7 (3) and US-50 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 164 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64082 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 5 |
| I-49 | 5 |
| I-470 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| Bannister Rd | 2 |
| Holmes Rd | 2 |
| SR-291 | 2 |
| 100th St | 1 |
| Ewing Way | 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 64082 at a glance
| Population | 20,068 |
| Density | 378 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,453 |
| Median home value | $411,047 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.5 a year in 2016–19 and 8.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64082
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64082?
5,699 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 122 deaths and 3,008 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64082?
The worst month is September: 9.2% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64082?
Garbage trucks were involved in 164 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64082 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 66.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64082?
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.