ZIP 66006 (Baldwin City, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66006: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Douglas 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Kansas
Douglas County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.9 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 65% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 38% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Douglas County sits below Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Douglas County at a glance: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (22 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 420 truck crashes since 2015, with 88 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66006 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-56 (2), I-35 (1) and US-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66006 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Douglas County.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.5% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; 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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-56 | 2 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 98 |
| I070Kta | 42 |
| 23Rd | 12 |
| Kentucky | 5 |
| Wakarusa | 4 |
| Lakeview | 3 |
| Iowa | 3 |
| I-70 | 3 |
ZIP 66006 at a glance
| Population | 8,013 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,960 |
| Median home value | $357,541 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 25 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 29 | +18% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 39 | +32% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 38 | -1% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 38 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66006
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66006?
Douglas County has had 420 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 88 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66006?
The worst month is December: 12.4% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66006?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 66006 compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 29.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66006?
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.