ZIP 64155 (Kansas City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64155: 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 sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 64155: I-435 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64155 since 2015.
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
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
8.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-435 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 64155 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-29 (4), SR-210 (2) and I-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (21%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.3, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64155 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.8% 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 6 |
| I-29 | 4 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| I-635 | 1 |
| Nw Prairie View Rd | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
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 64155 at a glance
| Population | 28,824 |
| Density | 762 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,471 |
| Median home value | $305,481 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 124 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 175. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64155
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64155?
2,077 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 813 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 64155?
NHTSA data shows I-435 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64155 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 64155?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64155?
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 64155 compare with Missouri?
Clay County records 66.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 64155?
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.