ZIP 64147 (Kansas City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64147: 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 64147: I-435 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64147 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across 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 64147 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Bannister Rd (3), I-470 (3) and I-49 (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 64147 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-435; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 9 |
| Bannister Rd | 3 |
| I-470 | 3 |
| I-49 | 3 |
| Holmes Rd | 2 |
| US-71 | 2 |
| 100th St | 1 |
| Ewing Way | 1 |
| Metcalf Ave | 1 |
| Sr-W Bannister Rd | 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 64147 at a glance
| Population | 441 |
| Density | 52 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 |
In the 1990s about 396 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 558. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 64147
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64147?
5,699 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 122 deaths and 3,008 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64147?
NHTSA data shows I-435 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64147 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64147?
September has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64147?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 164 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64147 compare with Missouri?
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 64147?
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.