ZIP 66716 (Bronson, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66716: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bourbon 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
3 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Bourbon County compares with Kansas
Bourbon County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bourbon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bourbon County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Bourbon County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
Bourbon County at a glance: 22.3% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Kansas: 15.2%).
Overview
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bourbon County. They injured 37 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66716 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66716 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bourbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bourbon County) |
|---|---|
| Main | 6 |
| 3Rd | 4 |
| Wall | 3 |
| National | 2 |
| Soldier | 2 |
| 215Th | 1 |
| 240Th | 1 |
| Indian | 1 |
ZIP 66716 at a glance
| Population | 813 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,625 |
| Median home value | $82,830 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bourbon 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +19% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 10 | +1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +15% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66716
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66716?
Bourbon County has had 120 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66716?
The worst month is December: 10.8% of truck crashes in Bourbon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 66716?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bourbon County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66716 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bourbon County has 70.6 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66716?
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.