ZIP 66851 (Florence, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66851: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
1 of 150 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Kansas
Marion County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Marion County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Marion County: 11.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 150 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66851 since 2015: US-50 (3) and US-77 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 66851 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| Pawnee | 4 |
| 190Th | 2 |
| Falcon | 2 |
| I-135 | 2 |
| Sunflower | 2 |
| 110Th | 1 |
| 120Th | 1 |
| 130Th | 1 |
ZIP 66851 at a glance
| Population | 659 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,162 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 15 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | +0% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 11 | -23% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 14 | +29% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66851
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66851?
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (68 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66851?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66851?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Marion County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 66851 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 110.6 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66851?
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.