ZIP 64086 (Lees Summit, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64086: 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).
The headline for ZIP 64086: US-50 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64086: 5 since 2015.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 64086 is US-50, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70 (4), SR-7 (4) and I-470 (2).
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.
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64086 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 5 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
| I-470 | 2 |
| Pvt-S Hereford Rd | 1 |
| SR-291 | 1 |
| Sr-F | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 64086 at a glance
| Population | 23,599 |
| Density | 241 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,099 |
| Median home value | $328,621 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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. NHTSA counts 7.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64086
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64086?
Jackson County has had 5,699 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,008 people and killing 122.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 64086?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64086: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64086?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in September, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64086?
Garbage trucks were involved in 164 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64086 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 66.8 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64086?
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.