ZIP 66838 (Burdick, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66838: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morris 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
0 of 34 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morris County compares with Kansas
Morris County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morris County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 30% below the state |
| After dark | 8.8% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Morris County sits below Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Morris County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 23.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 34 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morris County. They injured 13 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 118 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 23.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 29.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66838 since 2015: US-56 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Morris County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66838 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 32.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.8% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Morris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-56 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morris County) |
|---|---|
| Dunlap | 1 |
| Old Highway 4 | 1 |
| Union | 1 |
ZIP 66838 at a glance
| Population | 99 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,971 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morris 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +36% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -16% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | -3% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66838
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66838?
Morris County has had 34 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 13 people and killing 0.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66838?
June has the most truck crashes in Morris County, 23.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 66838?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morris County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66838 compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Morris County has 58.6 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66838?
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.