ZIP 66079 (Rantoul, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66079: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
2 of 302 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Kansas
Franklin County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.7% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Franklin County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Franklin County at a glance: 1 in 147 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 302 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 80 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-68 (2), SR-33 (1) and US-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66079 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 3 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 187 |
| John Brown | 5 |
| 23Rd | 4 |
| Sand Creek | 4 |
| Rock Creek | 3 |
| Princeton | 3 |
| Int 35 | 3 |
| I-35 | 3 |
ZIP 66079 at a glance
| Population | 752 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,432 |
| Median home value | $175,525 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 18 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | -9% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 24 | +50% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | +15% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 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 66079
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66079?
Franklin County has had 302 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 80 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 66079?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66079 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66079?
The worst month is January: 12.9% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66079?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 66079 compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 101.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66079?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.