ZIP 66041 (Lancaster, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66041: 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
Police reported 110 crashes involving commercial trucks in Atchison County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66041 since 2015: US-59 (1) and US-73 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66041 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 1 |
| 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 66041 at a glance
| Population | 614 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,912 |
| Median home value | $139,697 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66041
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66041?
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Atchison County (32 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66041?
February has the most truck crashes in Atchison County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66041?
Since 2015, Atchison County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66041 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 66041?
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.