ZIP 66056 (Mound City, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66056: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Linn 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
1 of 69 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Linn County compares with Kansas
Linn County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Linn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Linn County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.8 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Linn County sits below Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Kansas on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Linn County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 69 crashes involving commercial trucks in Linn County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 59 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
10.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66056 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-31 (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.4% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66056 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter 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 Linn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Linn County) |
|---|---|
| County Road 1077 | 2 |
| Baskerville | 1 |
| Cr 1077 | 1 |
| Dodge | 1 |
| Earnest | 1 |
| Ellington | 1 |
| Scott | 1 |
| Valley | 1 |
ZIP 66056 at a glance
| Population | 1,383 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,813 |
| Median home value | $159,817 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Linn 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +37% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | -29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +3% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66056
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66056?
Linn County has had 69 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66056?
Truck crashes in Linn County peak in March, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 66056?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Linn County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66056 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Linn County has 62.8 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66056?
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.