ZIP 66619 (Topeka, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66619: 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. It runs above Kansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Shawnee County: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.5%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 695 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shawnee County. They injured 208 people and killed 22.
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%).
10.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-470 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-335 (2), I-70 (2) and 4th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66619 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-470, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- With 10.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment 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-470 | 3 |
| I-335 | 2 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| 4th St | 1 |
| 6th Ave | 1 |
| Se 53rd St | 1 |
| Se Croco Rd | 1 |
| US-75 | 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 66619 at a glance
| Population | 3,217 |
| Density | 147 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,528 |
| Median home value | $91,994 |
| Home ownership | 40% |
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 66619
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66619?
Since 2015, 695 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shawnee County (208 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 66619?
Since 2015, I-470 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66619: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66619?
Truck crashes in Shawnee County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66619?
Since 2015, Shawnee County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 66619 compared with Kansas?
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 66619?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.