ZIP 66860 (Madison, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66860: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greenwood 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 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greenwood County compares with Kansas
Greenwood County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenwood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenwood County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.8 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Greenwood County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Greenwood County: 11.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Police reported 114 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greenwood County since 2015: 57 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.8% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.0% 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 66860 since 2015: Road 30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66860 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 11.0% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greenwood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Road 30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greenwood County) |
|---|---|
| 75Th | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| P Road | 1 |
| River | 1 |
| Virgil | 1 |
ZIP 66860 at a glance
| Population | 1,342 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,531 |
| Median home value | $69,229 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenwood 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 | 10 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | -3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | +6% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66860
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66860?
114 truck crashes have been reported in Greenwood County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 57 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66860?
The worst month is February: 14.9% of truck crashes in Greenwood County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66860?
Since 2015, Greenwood County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 66860 compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Greenwood County has 168.8 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66860?
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.