ZIP 66027 (Fort Leavenworth, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66027: 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 |
Compared with Kansas, Leavenworth County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Leavenworth County: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 371 crashes involving commercial trucks in Leavenworth County since 2015: 124 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across 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-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-45 (2), SR-92 (2) and CR-34 Eisenhower Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 66027 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- 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 Leavenworth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 7 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| CR-34 Eisenhower Rd | 1 |
| SR-273 | 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 66027 at a glance
| Population | 7,365 |
| Density | 306 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,208 |
| Home ownership | 1% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66027
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66027?
Leavenworth County has had 371 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 124 people and killing 20.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 66027?
I-29 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66027 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66027?
Truck crashes in Leavenworth County peak in May, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66027?
Since 2015, Leavenworth County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66027 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Leavenworth County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66027?
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.