ZIP 66053 (Louisburg, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66053: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Miami 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
3 of 180 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miami County compares with Kansas
Miami County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Miami County has lower values than Kansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Miami County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 12.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 180 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miami County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66053 since 2015 were spread across roads: 311th St (1), SR-2 (1), SR-68 (1), Sr-O (1) and Sr-Y (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 66053 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami County.
- 24.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 11.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 311th St | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| Sr-O | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 13 |
| 223Rd | 9 |
| Amity | 5 |
| 359Th | 4 |
| K068 Highway | 4 |
| Hedge Lane | 3 |
| 311Th | 2 |
| Hedge | 2 |
ZIP 66053 at a glance
| Population | 7,834 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,096 |
| Median home value | $326,607 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami 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 | 11 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | +35% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +7% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 16 | +0% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66053
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66053?
180 truck crashes have been reported in Miami County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 53 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66053?
November has the most truck crashes in Miami County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66053?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66053 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66053?
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.