ZIP 67020 (Burrton, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67020: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harvey 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
3 of 275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harvey County compares with Kansas
Harvey County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harvey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harvey County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Harvey County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 67020: SR-96 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67020: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Harvey County has recorded 275 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
12.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
SR-96 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 67020 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-50 (3) and S Burmac Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67020 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harvey County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-96, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 12.9% 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 Harvey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 4 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| S Burmac Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harvey County) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 108 |
| US-50 | 9 |
| US-050 | 8 |
| Dutch | 6 |
| Kansas | 6 |
| Ridge | 6 |
| Halstead | 5 |
| 1St | 5 |
ZIP 67020 at a glance
| Population | 1,596 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,680 |
| Median home value | $128,719 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harvey 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 | 19 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | -14% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 24 | +45% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 24 | +1% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67020
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67020?
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harvey County (97 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 67020?
SR-96 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67020 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67020?
Truck crashes in Harvey County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67020?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harvey County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67020 compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 69.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harvey County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67020?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.