ZIP 66160 (Kansas City, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66160: 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.
The headline for ZIP 66160: I-435 deadliest road: 22 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66160 since 2015.
Overview
Wyandotte County has recorded 1,502 truck crashes since 2015, with 517 people injured and 22 killed.
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%.
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
I-435 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 66160 with 22 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-70 (10), I-35 (7) and US-71 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 45 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.1% in 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 66160 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-435, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 22 |
| I-70 | 10 |
| I-35 | 7 |
| US-71 | 4 |
| Bannister Rd | 3 |
| Prospect Ave | 3 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| I-470 | 2 |
| I-635 | 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 66160 at a glance
| Population | 37 |
| Density | 350 per sq mi |
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 66160
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66160?
Since 2015, 1,502 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wyandotte County (517 injured, 22 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 66160?
I-435 had 22 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66160 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66160?
The worst month is February: 10.6% of truck crashes in Wyandotte County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66160?
45 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wyandotte County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 66160 compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 77.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wyandotte County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66160?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.