ZIP 66776 (Thayer, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66776: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Neosho 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 130 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Neosho County compares with Kansas
Neosho County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Neosho County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Neosho County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.1 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.6% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Neosho County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Neosho County: September 13.8% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 130 crashes involving commercial trucks in Neosho County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
US-169 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 66776 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-47 (1) and US-400 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 66776 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-169, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Neosho County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 3 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-400 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Neosho County) |
|---|---|
| 50Th | 2 |
| 80Th | 2 |
| Brown | 2 |
| Cherry | 2 |
| 10Th | 1 |
| 130Th | 1 |
| 140Th | 1 |
| 160Th | 1 |
ZIP 66776 at a glance
| Population | 1,524 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,304 |
| Median home value | $121,179 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Neosho 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +30% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | +12% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66776
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66776?
Neosho County has had 130 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 66776?
NHTSA data shows US-169 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66776 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66776?
September has the most truck crashes in Neosho County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 66776?
Since 2015, Neosho County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66776 compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Neosho County has 73.1 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66776?
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.