ZIP 66779 (Uniontown, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66779: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bourbon 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
3 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Bourbon County compares with Kansas
Bourbon County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bourbon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bourbon County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Bourbon County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Bourbon County: 22.3% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Kansas: 15.2%).
Overview
Police reported 120 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bourbon County since 2015: 37 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66779 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66779 fleets
- Build extra time into December 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
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 Bourbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bourbon County) |
|---|---|
| Main | 6 |
| 3Rd | 4 |
| Wall | 3 |
| National | 2 |
| Soldier | 2 |
| 215Th | 1 |
| 240Th | 1 |
| Indian | 1 |
ZIP 66779 at a glance
| Population | 892 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,625 |
| Median home value | $74,946 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bourbon 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +19% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 10 | +1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +15% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 12 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 66779
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66779?
120 truck crashes have been reported in Bourbon County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 37 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66779?
Truck crashes in Bourbon County peak in December, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66779?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Bourbon County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66779 compare with Kansas?
Bourbon County records 70.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66779?
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.