ZIP 66102 (Kansas City, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66102: 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 |
Wyandotte County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 66102: I-435 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66102 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,502 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wyandotte County. They injured 517 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 66102 is I-435, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-35 (7), I-70 (6) and SR-32 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 45 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66102 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-435, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wyandotte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 8 |
| I-35 | 7 |
| I-70 | 6 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| I-29 | 3 |
| Prospect Ave | 3 |
| I-635 | 2 |
| I-670 | 2 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| US-69 | 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 66102 at a glance
| Population | 29,443 |
| Density | 990 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,861 |
| Median home value | $122,047 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66102
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66102?
1,502 truck crashes have been reported in Wyandotte County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 517 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 66102?
NHTSA data shows I-435 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66102 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66102?
Truck crashes in Wyandotte County peak in February, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66102?
Since 2015, Wyandotte County has reported 45 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 66102 compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 77.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wyandotte County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66102?
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.