ZIP 66442 (Fort Riley, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66442: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Riley 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 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Riley County compares with Kansas
Riley County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Riley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Riley County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.3 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 70% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Riley County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Riley County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.8%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 153 crashes involving commercial trucks in Riley County since 2015: 57 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (17.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 32.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 66442 is I-70, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-77 (2) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 66442 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Riley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| US-77 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Riley County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 30 |
| Tuttle Creek | 8 |
| Kimball | 6 |
| Fort Riley | 4 |
| Zeandale | 4 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| Barton | 3 |
| Anderson | 3 |
ZIP 66442 at a glance
| Population | 16,890 |
| Density | 192 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,610 |
| Home ownership | 1% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Riley 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 | 12 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 17 | +22% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | -24% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66442
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66442?
Riley County has had 153 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 57 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 66442?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66442 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66442?
Truck crashes in Riley County peak in August, with 17.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66442?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Riley County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66442 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Riley County records 18.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66442?
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.