ZIP 66552 (Whiting, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66552: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
1 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Kansas
Jackson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.5 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kansas, Jackson County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Jackson County at a glance: 10.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 27 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 pm, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
4.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 66552 is US-75, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66552 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Look at alternatives to US-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 7 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| 4Th | 3 |
| 110Th | 2 |
| 166Th | 2 |
| 190Th | 2 |
| Arizona | 2 |
| I-070 | 2 |
| 254Th | 1 |
| Idaho | 1 |
ZIP 66552 at a glance
| Population | 581 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,500 |
| Median home value | $163,936 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +47% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +30% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 8 | -4% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66552
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66552?
90 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 66552?
Since 2015, US-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66552: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66552?
The worst month is March: 12.2% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66552?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66552 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 58.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66552?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.