ZIP 66091 (Welda, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66091: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anderson 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
0 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Anderson County compares with Kansas
Anderson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anderson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 29.7% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Anderson County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Anderson County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Anderson County. They injured 37 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 66091 is US-169, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 1600 Rd (1) and US-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Anderson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66091 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-169; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Anderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 3 |
| 1600 Rd | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anderson County) |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 2 |
| Indiana | 2 |
| Maple | 2 |
| Missouri | 2 |
| Arkansas | 1 |
| California | 1 |
| Kentucky | 1 |
| Main | 1 |
ZIP 66091 at a glance
| Population | 294 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,872 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anderson 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +12% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +86% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 10 | -9% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66091
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66091?
120 truck crashes have been reported in Anderson County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 37 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 66091?
US-169 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66091 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66091?
April has the most truck crashes in Anderson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66091?
Since 2015, Anderson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 66091 compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Anderson County has 127.6 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66091?
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.