ZIP 64117 (Kansas City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64117: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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
5.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Missouri
Clay County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.7 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Clay County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 64117 at a glance: I-435 15 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 64117.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 2,077 truck crashes since 2015, with 813 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 64117 is I-435, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70 (9), I-35 (4) and I-29 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (21% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.3 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64117 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-435, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clay County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 8.8% 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
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 15 |
| I-70 | 9 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| I-29 | 3 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| I-635 | 2 |
| I-670 | 2 |
| Prospect Ave | 2 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| SR-291 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Is 35 | 697 |
| Is 435 | 242 |
| Mo 210 | 170 |
| US-69 | 80 |
| Is 29 | 80 |
| Mo 92 | 57 |
| Mo 291 | 56 |
| US-169 | 51 |
ZIP 64117 at a glance
| Population | 14,919 |
| Density | 954 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,601 |
| Median home value | $186,890 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 124 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 94 | -24% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 127 | +34% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 175 | +38% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 124 to 175. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64117
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64117?
2,077 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 813 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 64117?
Since 2015, I-435 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64117: 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64117?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Clay County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64117?
39 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64117 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 66.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64117?
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.