ZIP 66548 (Waterville, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66548: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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
2 of 80 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Kansas
Marshall County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 73% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.5% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Marshall County sits below Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Marshall County at a glance: March 18.8% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 80 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 29 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 53 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 18.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 1.2%.
November through March accounts for 44.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66548 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-148 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66548 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-148 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| Center | 4 |
| 10Th | 2 |
| 30Th | 2 |
| Tumbleweed | 2 |
| 12Th | 1 |
| 16Th | 1 |
| 5Th | 1 |
| 6Th | 1 |
ZIP 66548 at a glance
| Population | 975 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,568 |
| Median home value | $92,721 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 5 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 5 | +4% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +12% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 8 | +52% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66548
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66548?
80 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 29 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66548?
The worst month is March: 18.8% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66548?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66548 compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 69.4 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66548?
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.