ZIP 64158 (Kansas City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64158: 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. It runs above Missouri on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 64158: I-435 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64158: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,077 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 813 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.8% 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 (11). Next come I-29 (3), I-35 (3) and US-24 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Their busiest month is January, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 5.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64158 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-435 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- With 8.8% 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 11 |
| I-29 | 3 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| Chouteau Tfwy | 1 |
| Chouteau Trfy | 1 |
| Gardner St | 1 |
| Liberty Bend Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Prospect Ave | 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 64158 at a glance
| Population | 7,317 |
| Density | 1,230 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,043 |
| Median home value | $372,566 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 124 to 175. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 64158
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64158?
2,077 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 813 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 64158?
NHTSA data shows I-435 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64158 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64158?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64158?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Clay County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64158 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 66.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64158?
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.