ZIP 66024 (Elwood, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66024: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Doniphan 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
0 of 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Doniphan County compares with Kansas
Doniphan County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Doniphan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Doniphan County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Doniphan County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Doniphan County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 50 crashes involving commercial trucks in Doniphan County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 80 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 16.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 66024 is US-36, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-229 (2), US-59 (2) and I-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Doniphan County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66024 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Doniphan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| I-229 | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| Mason Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Hickory St | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| Sr-A | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Doniphan County) |
|---|---|
| Roseport | 3 |
| 160Th | 2 |
| Kansas | 1 |
| Roseport Exit | 1 |
| Tioga | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
ZIP 66024 at a glance
| Population | 815 |
| Density | 222 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,125 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Doniphan 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +15% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 6 | +22% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 4 | -23% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66024
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66024?
50 truck crashes have been reported in Doniphan County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 24 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 66024?
NHTSA data shows US-36 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66024 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66024?
Truck crashes in Doniphan County peak in October, with 16.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66024?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Doniphan County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 66024 compared with Kansas?
Doniphan County records 60.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66024?
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.