ZIP 66506 (Manhattan, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66506: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 66506 is US-24, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-70 (1) 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 66506 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Riley County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- With 12.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment 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) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 4 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| 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 66506 at a glance
| Population | 3,155 |
| Density | 1,722 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 66506
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66506?
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Riley County (57 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 66506?
Since 2015, US-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66506: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66506?
August has the most truck crashes in Riley County, 17.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66506?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Riley County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66506 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Riley County has 18.3 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66506?
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.