ZIP 66761 (Piqua, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66761: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Woodson 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 31 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Woodson County compares with Kansas
Woodson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Woodson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Woodson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 44% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 24% below the state |
| After dark | 35.5% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Woodson County has lower values than Kansas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Woodson County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 22.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Woodson County has recorded 31 truck crashes since 2015, with 8 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 130 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 22.6% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.3% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66761 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-169 (3) and US-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Woodson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66761 fleets
- Build extra time into July 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 Woodson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 3 |
| US-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Woodson County) |
|---|---|
| 100Th | 2 |
| Fry | 2 |
| 140Th | 1 |
| 70Th | 1 |
| Coyote | 1 |
| US-054 | 1 |
| Willow | 1 |
ZIP 66761 at a glance
| Population | 255 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,111 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Woodson 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +33% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 4 | -5% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -40% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66761
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66761?
Since 2015, 31 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Woodson County (8 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66761?
The worst month is July: 22.6% of truck crashes in Woodson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 66761?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Woodson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66761 compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Woodson County has 90.6 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66761?
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.