ZIP 66717 (Buffalo, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66717: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wilson 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 of 132 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilson County compares with Kansas
Wilson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 141.8 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Wilson County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wilson County: 12.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Wilson County has recorded 132 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66717 since 2015: US-75 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Wilson County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66717 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilson County) |
|---|---|
| Harper | 6 |
| Decatur | 2 |
| New Albany | 2 |
| 14Th | 1 |
| Barber | 1 |
| Cr 2000 | 1 |
| Finney | 1 |
| Haper | 1 |
ZIP 66717 at a glance
| Population | 467 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,833 |
| Median home value | $45,900 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilson 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 | 11 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | -15% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | +25% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | -2% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66717
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66717?
132 truck crashes have been reported in Wilson County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 46 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66717?
November has the most truck crashes in Wilson County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66717?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Wilson County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66717 compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 141.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilson County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66717?
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.