ZIP 66109 (Kansas City, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66109: 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 sits below Kansas 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.
What stands out in Wyandotte County: 1.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 1,502 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wyandotte County since 2015: 517 people were injured and 22 were killed.
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.
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66109 happened on I-435 (4), I-70 (4), SR-32 (4), I-635 (2) and US-24 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 45 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.1% across 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 66109 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| I-635 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| 158th Rd | 1 |
| CR-34 Eisenhower Rd | 1 |
| Leavenworth Rd | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Parallel Pkwy | 1 |
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 66109 at a glance
| Population | 28,355 |
| Density | 239 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,593 |
| Median home value | $278,338 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 100 to 138. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66109
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66109?
Wyandotte County has had 1,502 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 517 people and killing 22.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66109?
February has the most truck crashes in Wyandotte County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66109?
Since 2015, Wyandotte County has reported 45 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66109 compare with Kansas?
Wyandotte County records 77.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66109?
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.