ZIP 64138 (Kansas City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64138: 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Jackson County is lower on 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).
ZIP 64138 at a glance: I-435 deadliest road: 15 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64138 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
I-435 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 64138 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-70 (9), I-470 (4) and Bannister Rd (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
164 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is July, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64138 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.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Jackson 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-470 | 4 |
| Bannister Rd | 3 |
| Prospect Ave | 3 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| US-71 | 3 |
| 100th St | 1 |
| Broadway Blvd | 1 |
| Brookside Blvd | 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 64138 at a glance
| Population | 23,805 |
| Density | 690 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,638 |
| Median home value | $189,072 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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. 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 64138
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64138?
Since 2015, 5,699 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (3,008 injured, 122 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64138?
NHTSA data shows I-435 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64138 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 64138?
September has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64138?
164 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 64138 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Jackson County records 66.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64138?
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.