ZIP 66002 (Atchison, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66002: 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
4 of 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Atchison County compares with Kansas
Atchison County against Kansas 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 | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Atchison County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Atchison County at a glance: 1 in 26 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.9%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 110 crashes involving commercial trucks in Atchison County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66002 since 2015: US-59 (2) and US-73 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 66002 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Atchison County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- 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 Atchison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 2 |
| US-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Atchison County) |
|---|---|
| Main | 6 |
| Edwards | 3 |
| 274Th | 3 |
| 262Nd | 3 |
| 10Th | 2 |
| 286Th | 2 |
| Cheyenne | 2 |
| Osborne | 2 |
ZIP 66002 at a glance
| Population | 13,276 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,364 |
| Median home value | $146,685 |
| 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 | 6 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +45% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | -11% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | +27% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66002
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66002?
110 truck crashes have been reported in Atchison County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 32 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66002?
The worst month is February: 12.7% of truck crashes in Atchison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66002?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Atchison County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 66002 compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Atchison County has 58.2 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66002?
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.