ZIP 66425 (Fairview, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66425: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brown 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
2 of 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brown County compares with Kansas
Brown County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brown County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.3 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Brown County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Brown County: 13.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 129 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brown County. They injured 42 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.3%).
November through March accounts for 34.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
7.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 66425 is US-75, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-36 (4), 170th Rd (1) and Kestral Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66425 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Brown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 7 |
| US-36 | 4 |
| 170th Rd | 1 |
| Kestral Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brown County) |
|---|---|
| Thrasher | 3 |
| 270Th | 2 |
| 330Th | 2 |
| Dewberry | 2 |
| Timber | 2 |
| 15Th | 1 |
| 170Th Rd And Goldfinch Rd | 1 |
| 175Th | 1 |
ZIP 66425 at a glance
| Population | 391 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,094 |
| Median home value | $120,016 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brown 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +68% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +27% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | +23% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66425
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66425?
Brown County has had 129 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 42 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 66425?
NHTSA data shows US-75 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66425 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66425?
The worst month is June: 13.2% of truck crashes in Brown County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66425?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brown County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66425 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Brown County has 125.3 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66425?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.