ZIP 64101 (Kansas City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64101: 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 has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 64101: I-435 17 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 64101.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 5,699 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,008 people injured and 122 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 64101 is I-435, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-70 (9), I-35 (5) and Prospect Ave (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 164 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in 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 64101 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-435, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 17 |
| I-70 | 9 |
| I-35 | 5 |
| Prospect Ave | 3 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| US-71 | 3 |
| I-29 | 2 |
| I-635 | 2 |
| I-670 | 2 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
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 64101 at a glance
| Population | 203 |
| Density | 192 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 396 a year in the 1990s and 558 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 7.5 a year in 2016–19 and 8.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64101
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64101?
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 64101?
Since 2015, I-435 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64101: 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64101?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in September, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64101?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 164 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64101 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 64101?
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.