ZIP 64444 (Edgerton, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64444: 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Platte County has recorded 862 truck crashes since 2015, with 318 people injured and 36 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 64444 is I-29, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Sr-W (1) and US-169 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 64444 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.
- 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
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 Platte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 5 |
| Sr-W | 1 |
| US-169 | 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 64444 at a glance
| Population | 1,043 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,482 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 73. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 64444
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64444?
862 truck crashes have been reported in Platte County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 318 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 64444?
NHTSA data shows I-29 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64444 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 64444?
January has the most truck crashes in Platte County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64444?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Platte County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 64444 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 65.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Platte County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64444?
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.