ZIP 66422 (Emmett, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66422: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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).
What stands out in Pottawatomie County: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.8%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 110 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pottawatomie County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.7%).
Road surface: 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 66422.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.3% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 66422 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.
- 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Pottawatomie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 66422 at a glance
| Population | 1,228 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,257 |
| Median home value | $63,817 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66422
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66422?
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pottawatomie County (36 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66422?
Truck crashes in Pottawatomie County peak in September, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66422?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Pottawatomie County since 2015 (7.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 66422 compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 34.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pottawatomie County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66422?
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.