ZIP 67028 (Coats, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67028: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kiowa 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 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kiowa County compares with Kansas
Kiowa County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kiowa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kiowa County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 455.3 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 7.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Kiowa County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Kiowa County: 14.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Police reported 129 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kiowa County since 2015: 59 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67028 since 2015: Mcadoo Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kiowa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67028 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kiowa County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter 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 Kiowa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Mcadoo Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kiowa County) |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 4 |
| 17Th | 3 |
| 10Th | 3 |
| 47Th Ave | 1 |
| Ave | 1 |
| County Rd 47 | 1 |
| Cr 51 | 1 |
| Illinios | 1 |
ZIP 67028 at a glance
| Population | 173 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,000 |
| Median home value | $56,226 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kiowa 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 | 7 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | +16% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +16% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | +28% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67028
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67028?
Kiowa County has had 129 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 59 people and killing 19.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67028?
January has the most truck crashes in Kiowa County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67028?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kiowa County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67028 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Kiowa County records 455.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67028?
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.