ZIP 66968 (Washington, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66968: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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 71 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Kansas
Washington County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.5% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 35% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Washington County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice 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 Washington County: July worst month: 21.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 71 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 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 July with 21.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 2.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 27.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.7%).
4.3% 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 66968 happened on SR-15 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Washington County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66968 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Upland | 4 |
| 22Nd | 2 |
| 27Th | 2 |
| 29Th | 1 |
| 2Nd | 1 |
| 5Th | 1 |
| 6Th | 1 |
| Gypsum | 1 |
ZIP 66968 at a glance
| Population | 1,454 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,438 |
| Median home value | $126,153 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +7% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +63% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | -12% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66968
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66968?
Since 2015, 71 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (27 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66968?
July has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 21.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66968?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 66968 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 112.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66968?
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.