ZIP 64096 (Waverly, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64096: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lafayette 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
6 of 799 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lafayette County compares with Missouri
Lafayette County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lafayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lafayette County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 34.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Lafayette County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lafayette County: 13.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 799 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lafayette County since 2015: 291 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.8% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 64096 happened on SR-10 (1) and US-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64096 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 13.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lafayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 1 |
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| Is 70 | 591 |
| Mo 13 | 46 |
| US-24 | 24 |
| Rt Z | 12 |
| Mo 131 | 10 |
| Mo 20 | 9 |
| Rt Ff | 7 |
| Rt U | 7 |
ZIP 64096 at a glance
| Population | 1,166 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,315 |
| Median home value | $163,964 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lafayette 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 | 52 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | -16% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 50 | +16% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 63 | +25% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 52 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64096
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64096?
799 truck crashes have been reported in Lafayette County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 291 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64096?
Truck crashes in Lafayette County peak in February, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64096?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lafayette County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 64096 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 201.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lafayette County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64096?
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.