ZIP 66537 (Scranton, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66537: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Osage County at a glance: 20.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 143 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Osage County. They injured 49 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.2% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
20.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 66537.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 66537 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Osage County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- 20.9% 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
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 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 66537 at a glance
| Population | 1,475 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,000 |
| Median home value | $100,840 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 66537
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66537?
Osage County has had 143 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66537?
January has the most truck crashes in Osage County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 66537?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Osage County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66537 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Osage County records 77.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66537?
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.