ZIP 66407 (Belvue, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66407: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pottawatomie 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
8 of 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pottawatomie County compares with Kansas
Pottawatomie County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pottawatomie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.8 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Pottawatomie County has lower values than Kansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Pottawatomie County at a glance: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.8%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Pottawatomie County has recorded 110 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66407 since 2015: US-24 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 7.3%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66407 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 34.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.7% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pottawatomie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pottawatomie County) |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey | 4 |
| Wheaton | 3 |
| Flush | 3 |
| Myers Valley | 2 |
| Westmoreland | 2 |
| 4Th | 1 |
| 6Th | 1 |
| 7Th | 1 |
ZIP 66407 at a glance
| Population | 298 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,750 |
| Median home value | $225,713 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pottawatomie 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +37% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +6% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66407
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66407?
Pottawatomie County has had 110 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66407?
The worst month is September: 11.8% of truck crashes in Pottawatomie County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66407?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pottawatomie County since 2015, 7.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66407 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pottawatomie County has 34.8 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66407?
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.