ZIP 66106 (Kansas City, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66106: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 66106: I-435 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 66106.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,502 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wyandotte County. They injured 517 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-435 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come I-35 (7), I-70 (6) and SR-32 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 45 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66106 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-435 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 8 |
| I-35 | 7 |
| I-70 | 6 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| Prospect Ave | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| I-635 | 2 |
| I-670 | 2 |
| SR-210 | 2 |
| US-71 | 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 66106 at a glance
| Population | 24,245 |
| Density | 494 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,331 |
| Median home value | $167,931 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 66106
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66106?
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 66106?
I-435 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66106 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66106?
Truck crashes in Wyandotte County peak in February, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66106?
Since 2015, Wyandotte County has reported 45 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66106 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 77.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wyandotte County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66106?
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.