ZIP 64152 (Kansas City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64152: 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 sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Platte County: 12.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 862 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Platte County. They injured 318 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for 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-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by I-435 (4), I-70 (4) and I-635 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64152 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 12.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment 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-29 | 5 |
| I-435 | 4 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| I-635 | 2 |
| Leavenworth Rd | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Nw Prairie View Rd | 1 |
| Parallel Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 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 64152 at a glance
| Population | 31,545 |
| Density | 394 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,688 |
| Median home value | $374,506 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 73 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64152
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64152?
862 truck crashes have been reported in Platte County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 318 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64152?
NHTSA data shows I-29 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64152 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64152?
January has the most truck crashes in Platte County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64152?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Platte County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64152 compared with Missouri?
Platte County records 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64152?
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.