ZIP 66742 (Gas, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66742: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Allen 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 89 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allen County compares with Kansas
Allen County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allen County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Allen County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Allen County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 89 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allen County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-169 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Allen County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66742 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-169 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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 Allen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 6 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allen County) |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 3 |
| Minnesota | 2 |
| Rhode Island | 2 |
| 1100Th | 1 |
| Hawaii | 1 |
| Idaho | 1 |
| Oregon | 1 |
| State | 1 |
ZIP 66742 at a glance
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 124 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allen 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 6 | -26% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +65% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 7 | -26% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66742
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66742?
Allen County has had 89 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 66742?
Since 2015, US-169 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66742: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66742?
The worst month is December: 14.6% of truck crashes in Allen County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66742?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Allen County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 66742 compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Allen County has 64.4 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66742?
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.