ZIP 66940 (Cuba, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66940: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Republic 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 73 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Republic County compares with Kansas
Republic County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Republic County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Republic County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Republic County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Republic County: October 17.8% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Republic County has recorded 73 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 58 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 17.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 1.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
13.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66940 happened on US-36 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.4% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66940 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Republic County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Republic County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Republic County) |
|---|---|
| Diamond | 1 |
| Fir | 1 |
| Hickory | 1 |
| Penn | 1 |
| Queen | 1 |
ZIP 66940 at a glance
| Population | 283 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,432 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Republic 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +36% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66940
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66940?
Republic County has had 73 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 31 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66940?
The worst month is October: 17.8% of truck crashes in Republic County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66940?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Republic County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 66940 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 136.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Republic County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66940?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.