ZIP 66549 (Westmoreland, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66549: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pottawatomie 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 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pottawatomie County compares with Kansas
Pottawatomie County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pottawatomie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.8 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Pottawatomie County sits below Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Kansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Pottawatomie County: 1 in 13 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.8%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 110 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pottawatomie County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66549 happened on CR-SPRING Creek Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 7.3%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66549 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 34.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- 11.7% 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
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 Pottawatomie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-SPRING Creek Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pottawatomie County) |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey | 4 |
| Wheaton | 3 |
| Flush | 3 |
| Myers Valley | 2 |
| Westmoreland | 2 |
| 4Th | 1 |
| 6Th | 1 |
| 7Th | 1 |
ZIP 66549 at a glance
| Population | 1,526 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,318 |
| Median home value | $198,433 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pottawatomie 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +37% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +6% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66549
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66549?
Pottawatomie County has had 110 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66549?
The worst month is September: 11.8% of truck crashes in Pottawatomie County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66549?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Pottawatomie County since 2015 (7.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66549 compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Pottawatomie County has 34.8 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66549?
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.