ZIP 64151 (Kansas City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64151: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Platte County: 12.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
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
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-435 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by I-29 (4), I-35 (3) and I-70 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 64151 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Platte County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-435; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.2% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-435 | 13 |
| I-29 | 4 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| I-635 | 2 |
| I-670 | 2 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Chouteau Tfwy | 1 |
| Chouteau Trfy | 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 64151 at a glance
| Population | 28,526 |
| Density | 840 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,876 |
| Median home value | $323,551 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 73. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64151
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64151?
Platte County has had 862 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 318 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 64151?
NHTSA data shows I-435 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64151 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64151?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Platte County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64151?
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 64151 compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Platte County has 65.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64151?
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.