ZIP 66621 (Topeka, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66621: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Shawnee County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.5%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Shawnee County has recorded 695 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66621 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-470 (3), I-70 (3), US-24 (2), US-75 (2) and 4th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66621 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shawnee County.
- 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-70 | 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 66621 at a glance
| Population | 442 |
| Density | 846 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 65 to 67. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 66621
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66621?
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 66621?
January has the most truck crashes in Shawnee County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66621?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shawnee County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 66621 compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 34.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shawnee County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66621?
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.