ZIP 66856 (Lebo, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66856: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coffey 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 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coffey County compares with Kansas
Coffey County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coffey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coffey County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× 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 | 12.4% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.6% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 36.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Coffey County has lower values than Kansas for 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Coffey County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Coffey County has recorded 117 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 58.1% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
12.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66856 since 2015: US-75 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Coffey County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66856 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coffey County.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 12.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Coffey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coffey County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 39 |
| I-35 | 6 |
| 4Th | 2 |
| Old 50 Hwy | 2 |
| Underwood | 2 |
| 13Th | 1 |
| 16Th | 1 |
| 20Th | 1 |
ZIP 66856 at a glance
| Population | 1,583 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,667 |
| Median home value | $158,835 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coffey 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +35% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -24% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66856
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66856?
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coffey County (25 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66856?
November has the most truck crashes in Coffey County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66856?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coffey County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 66856 compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 115.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coffey County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66856?
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.