ZIP 66436 (Holton, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66436: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
1 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Kansas
Jackson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.5 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kansas, Jackson County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes.
Jackson County at a glance: 10.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 90 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66436 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Check whether your routes use US-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 5 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| 4Th | 3 |
| 110Th | 2 |
| 166Th | 2 |
| 190Th | 2 |
| Arizona | 2 |
| I-070 | 2 |
| 254Th | 1 |
| Idaho | 1 |
ZIP 66436 at a glance
| Population | 5,537 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,016 |
| Median home value | $212,751 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +47% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +30% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 8 | -4% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66436
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66436?
Jackson County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 66436?
US-75 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66436 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66436?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in March, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 66436?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jackson County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 66436 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 58.5 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66436?
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.