ZIP 64098 (Weston, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64098: 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 |
Platte County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Platte County: 12.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 862 crashes involving commercial trucks in Platte County since 2015: 318 people were injured and 36 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across 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 64098 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-92 (2), SR-273 (1) and SR-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 64098 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Platte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 7 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| 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 64098 at a glance
| Population | 3,311 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,661 |
| Median home value | $318,185 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 73 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 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64098
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64098?
862 truck crashes have been reported in Platte County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 318 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64098?
NHTSA data shows I-29 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64098 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64098?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Platte County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64098?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Platte County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64098 compared with Missouri?
Platte County records 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64098?
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.