ZIP 66111 (Kansas City, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66111: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 66111: I-435 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 66111.
Overview
Police reported 1,502 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wyandotte County since 2015: 517 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
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.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-435 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 66111 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-35 (5), I-70 (4) 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.
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 66111 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wyandotte County.
- 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.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- 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 Wyandotte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 7 |
| I-35 | 5 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| I-635 | 2 |
| US-69 | 2 |
| 158th Rd | 1 |
| Antioch Rd | 1 |
| I-670 | 1 |
| Leavenworth Rd | 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 66111 at a glance
| Population | 9,996 |
| Density | 166 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,972 |
| Median home value | $163,650 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 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 66111
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66111?
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 66111?
NHTSA data shows I-435 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66111 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66111?
The worst month is February: 10.6% of truck crashes in Wyandotte County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66111?
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 66111 compared 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 66111?
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.