ZIP 66845 (Cottonwood Falls, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66845: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chase 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 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chase County compares with Kansas
Chase County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chase County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chase County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 933.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 15.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.15 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 53% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.5% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 28.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Chase County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Chase County: 26.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.3% in Kansas.
Overview
Chase County has recorded 255 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 18.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 57.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
26.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-35 (1) and Yy Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Chase County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66845 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chase County.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 26.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chase County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 4 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| Yy Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chase County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 168 |
| I035Kta | 4 |
| Mfg Service Area | 2 |
| Old Hwy 50 | 2 |
| US-050 | 2 |
| Service Area | 1 |
ZIP 66845 at a glance
| Population | 1,237 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,771 |
| Median home value | $100,898 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chase 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 | 13 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 18 | +32% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 17 | -2% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 23 | +31% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66845
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66845?
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chase County (39 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 66845?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66845: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66845?
January has the most truck crashes in Chase County, 18.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66845?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chase County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66845 compare with Kansas?
Chase County records 933.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66845?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.