ZIP 66451 (Lyndon, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66451: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Kansas, Osage County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Osage County at a glance: 20.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Overview
Police reported 143 crashes involving commercial trucks in Osage County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 66451.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66451 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Osage 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 (Osage County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 44 |
| I-335 | 30 |
| I335Kta | 5 |
| Berryton | 3 |
| 277Th | 2 |
| Shawnee Heights | 2 |
| 173Rd | 1 |
| 189Th | 1 |
ZIP 66451 at a glance
| Population | 1,671 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,908 |
| Median home value | $145,460 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 66451
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66451?
143 truck crashes have been reported in Osage County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 49 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66451?
January has the most truck crashes in Osage County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 66451?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Osage County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66451 compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 77.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Osage County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66451?
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.