ZIP 66025 (Eudora, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66025: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Douglas County at a glance: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.5%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 420 truck crashes since 2015, with 88 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
10.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
US-56 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 66025 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-70 (2), CR-222ND St (1) and SR-10 (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 66025 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-56 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Douglas County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-56 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| CR-222ND St | 1 |
| SR-10 | 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 66025 at a glance
| Population | 8,083 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,868 |
| Median home value | $298,171 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66025
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66025?
Douglas County has had 420 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 88 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 66025?
US-56 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66025 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66025?
December has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66025?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66025 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Douglas County records 29.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66025?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.