ZIP 66010 (Blue Mound, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66010: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Linn 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 69 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Linn County compares with Kansas
Linn County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Linn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Linn County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.8 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Linn County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Kansas on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Linn County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 69 crashes involving commercial trucks in Linn County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 59 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.6%).
Road surface: 10.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66010 happened on SR-31 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 66010 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 10.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Linn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Linn County) |
|---|---|
| County Road 1077 | 2 |
| Baskerville | 1 |
| Cr 1077 | 1 |
| Dodge | 1 |
| Earnest | 1 |
| Ellington | 1 |
| Scott | 1 |
| Valley | 1 |
ZIP 66010 at a glance
| Population | 626 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,318 |
| Median home value | $134,080 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Linn 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +37% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | -29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +3% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66010
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66010?
Linn County has had 69 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66010?
March has the most truck crashes in Linn County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66010?
Since 2015, Linn County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66010 compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Linn County has 62.8 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66010?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.