ZIP 66502 (Manhattan, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66502: 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 |
Riley County sits below Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Riley County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Riley County. They injured 57 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 17.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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.
12.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66502 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (4), US-24 (4) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66502 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-24 | 4 |
| 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 66502 at a glance
| Population | 43,693 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,833 |
| Median home value | $221,255 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66502
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66502?
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Riley County (57 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66502?
August has the most truck crashes in Riley County, 17.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66502?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Riley County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 66502 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 18.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Riley County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66502?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.