ZIP 66770 (Riverton, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66770: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cherokee 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
2 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with Kansas
Cherokee County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Cherokee County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 66770: I-44 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 66770.
Overview
Police reported 187 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cherokee County since 2015: 63 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 35.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 66770 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Sr-Yy (2), US-166 (2) and CR-SCHIFFERDECKER Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66770 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cherokee County.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 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
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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 3 |
| Sr-Yy | 2 |
| US-166 | 2 |
| CR-SCHIFFERDECKER Ave | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-160 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| Military | 5 |
| Clem | 5 |
| East | 4 |
| 7Th | 3 |
| 10Th | 2 |
| U069 Alt | 2 |
| 100Th | 1 |
| 12Th | 1 |
ZIP 66770 at a glance
| Population | 1,047 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,521 |
| Median home value | $176,665 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee 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 | 17 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 13 | -20% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +19% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | +6% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66770
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66770?
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cherokee County (63 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 66770?
I-44 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66770 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66770?
The worst month is June: 12.8% of truck crashes in Cherokee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 66770?
Since 2015, Cherokee County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66770 compare with Kansas?
Cherokee County records 87.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66770?
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.