ZIP 66016 (Cummings, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66016: 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. It runs above Kansas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Atchison County: 1 in 26 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Atchison County has recorded 110 truck crashes since 2015, with 32 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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.
7.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66016 since 2015: US-59 (3) 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 66016 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Atchison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 3 |
| 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 66016 at a glance
| Population | 559 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,141 |
| Median home value | $240,578 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66016
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66016?
Atchison County has had 110 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66016?
The worst month is February: 12.7% of truck crashes in Atchison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66016?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Atchison County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66016 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Atchison County has 58.2 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66016?
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.