ZIP 66044 (Lawrence, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66044: 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 has lower values than Kansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Douglas County: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.5%, against 2.1% for 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
December has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 66044 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Augusta Dr (1), CR-222ND St (1) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 5.2%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (18%).
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66044 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- With 10.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| Augusta Dr | 1 |
| CR-222ND St | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| Saratoga Dr | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 66044 at a glance
| Population | 28,820 |
| Density | 173 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,955 |
| Median home value | $239,935 |
| Home ownership | 39% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66044
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66044?
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (88 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 66044?
I-70 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66044 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66044?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in December, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66044?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 66044 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66044?
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.