ZIP 64701 (Harrisonville, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 64701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cass 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
18.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Missouri
Cass County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Cass County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Cass County at a glance: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.4%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 863 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cass County. They injured 380 people and killed 30.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-49 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 64701 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-ANACONDA Rd (1), SR-291 (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 18.5, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 64701 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- With 10.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment 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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 5 |
| CR-ANACONDA Rd | 1 |
| SR-291 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| Sr-O | 1 |
| Sr-Z | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 364 |
| Mo 7 | 88 |
| Mo 58 | 53 |
| Mo 291 | 50 |
| Mo 2 | 24 |
| Rt Y | 18 |
| Rt D | 17 |
| Rt J | 10 |
ZIP 64701 at a glance
| Population | 14,731 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,648 |
| Median home value | $264,368 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 38 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 41 | +9% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 52 | +28% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 77 | +48% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 77 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 64701
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 64701?
Cass County has had 863 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 380 people and killing 30.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 64701?
Since 2015, I-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 64701: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 64701?
May has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 64701?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 64701 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 64701?
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.