ZIP 66618 (Topeka, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66618: 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 |
Compared with Kansas, Shawnee County is lower 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.5%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 695 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shawnee County. They injured 208 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
10.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-75 (2), 4th St (1) and 6th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Their busiest month is March, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66618 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Shawnee County.
- With 10.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 5 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| 4th St | 1 |
| 6th Ave | 1 |
| I-470 | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 66618 at a glance
| Population | 10,179 |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,884 |
| Median home value | $253,698 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 66618
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66618?
Shawnee County has had 695 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 208 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 66618?
I-70 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66618 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66618?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Shawnee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66618?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shawnee County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66618 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66618?
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.