ZIP 66101 (Kansas City, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66101: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wyandotte 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Wyandotte County compares with Kansas
Wyandotte County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wyandotte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wyandotte County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.5 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 69% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Wyandotte County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 66101: I-435 deadliest road: 17 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66101 since 2015.
Overview
Wyandotte County has recorded 1,502 truck crashes since 2015, with 517 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 66101 is I-435, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-70 (9), I-35 (5) and I-29 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
45 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66101 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-435 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Wyandotte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 17 |
| I-70 | 9 |
| I-35 | 5 |
| I-29 | 3 |
| Prospect Ave | 3 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| I-635 | 2 |
| I-670 | 2 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wyandotte County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 411 |
| I-635 | 178 |
| I-035 | 101 |
| I-435 | 98 |
| I070Kta | 73 |
| I-670 | 40 |
| Kansas | 34 |
| Fairfax | 34 |
ZIP 66101 at a glance
| Population | 12,556 |
| Density | 1,498 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,551 |
| Median home value | $120,197 |
| Home ownership | 39% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wyandotte 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 | 100 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 118 | +18% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 110 | -6% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 138 | +25% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 100 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 138. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66101
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66101?
1,502 truck crashes have been reported in Wyandotte County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 517 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 66101?
NHTSA data shows I-435 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66101 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66101?
Truck crashes in Wyandotte County peak in February, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66101?
Garbage trucks were involved in 45 reported crashes in Wyandotte County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 66101 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wyandotte County has 77.5 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66101?
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.