ZIP 64496 (Watson, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64496: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Atchison 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
1 of 241 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Atchison County compares with Missouri
Atchison County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Atchison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Atchison County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 389.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 32.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Missouri, Atchison County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Atchison County: 20.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 241 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Atchison County. They injured 94 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64496 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-29 (2), CR-J64/310TH St (1) and US-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64496 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.0% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Atchison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| CR-J64/310TH St | 1 |
| US-136 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Atchison County) |
|---|---|
| Is 29 | 146 |
| US-136 | 30 |
| US-59 | 16 |
| US-275 | 6 |
| Mo 46 | 4 |
| Rt B | 3 |
| Crd 170 St | 2 |
| Crd B Ave | 2 |
ZIP 64496 at a glance
| Population | 224 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,021 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Atchison 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 | 13 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | -43% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | +57% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +111% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64496
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 64496?
241 truck crashes have been reported in Atchison County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 94 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 64496?
February has the most truck crashes in Atchison County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 64496?
Since 2015, Atchison County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 64496 compared with Missouri?
Atchison County records 389.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64496?
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.