ZIP 66554 (Randolph, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66554: 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 |
Compared with Kansas, Riley County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Riley County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.8%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Riley County. They injured 57 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 17.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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.
12.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66554 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-77 (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 66554 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Riley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 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 66554 at a glance
| Population | 770 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,411 |
| Median home value | $198,430 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66554
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66554?
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Riley County (57 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66554?
The worst month is August: 17.6% of truck crashes in Riley County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 66554?
Since 2015, Riley County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66554 compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 18.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Riley County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66554?
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.