ZIP 66012 (Bonner Springs, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66012: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Leavenworth 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
16 of 371 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leavenworth County compares with Kansas
Leavenworth County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leavenworth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leavenworth County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 21.5% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Leavenworth County sits below Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Leavenworth County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Leavenworth County has recorded 371 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-435 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-70 (4), SR-32 (3) and SR-7 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66012 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-435, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% 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
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 Leavenworth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 5 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| 158th Rd | 1 |
| Leavenworth Rd | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| US-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leavenworth County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 128 |
| I070Kta | 60 |
| Tonganoxie | 10 |
| Fairmount | 5 |
| 158Th | 5 |
| 10Th | 5 |
| Golden | 3 |
| Evans | 3 |
ZIP 66012 at a glance
| Population | 10,425 |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,873 |
| Median home value | $289,382 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leavenworth 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 | 17 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 29 | +67% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 32 | +11% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 36 | +12% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66012
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66012?
371 truck crashes have been reported in Leavenworth County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 124 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 66012?
NHTSA data shows I-435 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66012 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66012?
The worst month is May: 9.7% of truck crashes in Leavenworth County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 66012?
Since 2015, Leavenworth County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66012 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Leavenworth County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66012?
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.