ZIP 66762 (Pittsburg, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66762: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crawford 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
13 of 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Kansas
Crawford County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 23.6% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Crawford County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Crawford County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.3%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 267 truck crashes since 2015, with 103 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-171 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: 200th St (1), SR-7 (1) and US-400 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 66762 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-171; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-171 | 3 |
| 200th St | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-400 | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| Atkinson | 6 |
| 240Th | 3 |
| 20Th | 3 |
| 160Th | 3 |
| 700Th | 2 |
| Centennial | 2 |
| Free King | 2 |
| Rouse | 2 |
ZIP 66762 at a glance
| Population | 24,907 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,511 |
| Median home value | $143,516 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 12 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | +6% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 18 | +42% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 25 | +36% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66762
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66762?
Crawford County has had 267 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 103 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 66762?
Since 2015, SR-171 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66762: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66762?
April has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66762?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 66762 compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 59.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crawford County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66762?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.