ZIP 66414 (Carbondale, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66414: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Osage 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
6 of 143 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Osage County compares with Kansas
Osage County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Osage County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Osage County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 85% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.2% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Osage County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Osage County: 20.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 143 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Osage County. They injured 49 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 52.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66414 since 2015: I-335 (2) and US-75 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66414 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Osage County.
- 30.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 20.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment 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 Osage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-335 | 2 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Osage County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 44 |
| I-335 | 30 |
| I335Kta | 5 |
| Berryton | 3 |
| 277Th | 2 |
| Shawnee Heights | 2 |
| 173Rd | 1 |
| 189Th | 1 |
ZIP 66414 at a glance
| Population | 2,360 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,063 |
| Median home value | $169,040 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Osage 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | -4% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 11 | +36% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +18% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66414
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66414?
Osage County has had 143 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66414?
January has the most truck crashes in Osage County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 66414?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Osage County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66414 compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 77.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Osage County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66414?
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.