ZIP 66608 (Topeka, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66608: 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 has lower values than Kansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Shawnee County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (24 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 695 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shawnee County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.0% 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 66608 happened on I-470 (3), I-70 (3), US-24 (2), US-75 (2) and 4th St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66608 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Shawnee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-470 | 3 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| 4th St | 1 |
| 6th Ave | 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 66608 at a glance
| Population | 4,216 |
| Density | 374 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,126 |
| Median home value | $91,044 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 65 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 67. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66608
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66608?
Shawnee County has had 695 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 208 people and killing 22.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66608?
January has the most truck crashes in Shawnee County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 66608?
Since 2015, Shawnee County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66608 compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Shawnee County has 34.7 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66608?
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.