ZIP 64165 (Kansas City, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64165: 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 64165: I-29 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64165: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 2,077 truck crashes since 2015, with 813 people injured and 29 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-435 (3), I-35 (1) and Nw Prairie View Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
39 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (21%).
They recorded 5.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64165 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-29 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.1% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 4 |
| I-435 | 3 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| Nw Prairie View Rd | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| Sr-W | 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 64165 at a glance
| Population | 212 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 124 a year in the 1990s and 175 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64165
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 64165?
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 64165?
Since 2015, I-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64165: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64165?
January has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 64165?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64165 compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 66.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 64165?
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.