ZIP 66801 (Emporia, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lyon 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
9 of 459 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lyon County compares with Kansas
Lyon County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lyon County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 119.9 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.6% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Lyon County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Lyon County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 16.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 459 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lyon County since 2015: 112 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 50.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-50 (4), I-335 (1) and Yy Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 66801 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lyon County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 16.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 5 |
| US-50 | 4 |
| I-335 | 1 |
| Yy Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lyon County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 157 |
| I-335 | 71 |
| I335Kta | 16 |
| I-35 | 10 |
| I035Kta | 10 |
| Road Y5 | 6 |
| South | 6 |
| Weaver | 5 |
ZIP 66801 at a glance
| Population | 27,585 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,794 |
| Median home value | $152,233 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lyon 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 | 26 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +17% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 29 | -3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 47 | +59% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66801
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66801?
459 truck crashes have been reported in Lyon County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 112 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 66801?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66801 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 66801?
The worst month is January: 16.6% of truck crashes in Lyon County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66801?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lyon County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66801 compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 119.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lyon County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66801?
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.