ZIP 66603 (Topeka, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66603: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shawnee 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Shawnee County compares with Kansas
Shawnee County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shawnee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shawnee County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.7 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.1% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Shawnee County sits below Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Shawnee County at a glance: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.5%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Shawnee County has recorded 695 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 66603 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-470 (3), US-24 (2) and US-75 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Their busiest month is March, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66603 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Shawnee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| I-470 | 3 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| 4th St | 1 |
| 6th Ave | 1 |
| I-335 | 1 |
| Se Croco Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shawnee County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 189 |
| I-470 | 48 |
| Topeka | 37 |
| I-335 | 27 |
| I-70 | 14 |
| I070Kta | 14 |
| 17Th | 9 |
| 29Th | 8 |
ZIP 66603 at a glance
| Population | 1,830 |
| Density | 790 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,688 |
| Home ownership | 29% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shawnee 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 | 65 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 61 | -6% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 59 | -3% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 67 | +13% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 65 a year in the 1990s and 67 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66603
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66603?
Shawnee County has had 695 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 208 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 66603?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66603 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66603?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Shawnee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 66603?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Shawnee County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 66603 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Shawnee County records 34.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66603?
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.