ZIP 66048 (Leavenworth, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66048: 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 |
Leavenworth County has lower values than Kansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Leavenworth County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Leavenworth County has recorded 371 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 20 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
US-73 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 66048 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-34 Eisenhower Rd (1), SR-192 (1) and SR-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66048 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Leavenworth County.
- Look at alternatives to US-73 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-73 | 2 |
| CR-34 Eisenhower Rd | 1 |
| SR-192 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 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 66048 at a glance
| Population | 35,717 |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,734 |
| Median home value | $214,776 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66048
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66048?
371 truck crashes have been reported in Leavenworth County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 124 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 66048?
NHTSA data shows US-73 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66048 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66048?
The worst month is May: 9.7% of truck crashes in Leavenworth County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66048?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leavenworth County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 66048 compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Leavenworth County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66048?
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.