ZIP 66112 (Kansas City, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66112: 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. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 66112: I-435 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66112: 8 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
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
I-435 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 66112 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-70 (4), SR-32 (4) and I-35 (3).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66112 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-435; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Wyandotte County.
- 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
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-70 | 4 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| I-29 | 2 |
| I-635 | 2 |
| US-69 | 2 |
| 158th Rd | 1 |
| Antioch Rd | 1 |
| I-670 | 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 66112 at a glance
| Population | 12,881 |
| Density | 906 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,313 |
| Median home value | $201,516 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 100 a year in the 1990s and 138 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 66112
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66112?
Wyandotte County has had 1,502 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 517 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 66112?
Since 2015, I-435 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66112: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66112?
The worst month is February: 10.6% of truck crashes in Wyandotte County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66112?
Garbage trucks were involved in 45 reported crashes in Wyandotte County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66112 compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Wyandotte County has 77.5 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66112?
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.