ZIP 66050 (Lecompton, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66050: 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 runs above Kansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Douglas County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Augusta Dr (1), I-70 (1) and Se 53rd St (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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66050 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 3 |
| Augusta Dr | 1 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| Se 53rd St | 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 66050 at a glance
| Population | 1,761 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,979 |
| Median home value | $264,662 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 66050
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66050?
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 66050?
Since 2015, US-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66050: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66050?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in December, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66050?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66050 compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 29.9 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66050?
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.