ZIP 67050 (Garden Plain, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67050: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sedgwick 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
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sedgwick County compares with Kansas
Sedgwick County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sedgwick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.9 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Sedgwick County sits below Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Sedgwick County: 1 in 26 crashes involve a garbage truck (74 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Sedgwick County has recorded 2,020 truck crashes since 2015, with 555 people injured and 71 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
7.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: Macarthur Rd (1), N 247th Rd W (1) and S 263rd St W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
74 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.7 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67050 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Sedgwick County.
- 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 Sedgwick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 2 |
| Macarthur Rd | 1 |
| N 247th Rd W | 1 |
| S 263rd St W | 1 |
| W 39th Rds | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sedgwick County) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 295 |
| I-035 | 153 |
| I-235 | 123 |
| Broadway | 52 |
| Kellogg | 43 |
| 21St | 42 |
| 13Th | 32 |
| Rock | 30 |
ZIP 67050 at a glance
| Population | 1,907 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,875 |
| Median home value | $298,937 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sedgwick 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 | 117 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 163 | +39% | 4.1 |
| 2010s | 162 | -1% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 191 | +18% | 5.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 117 to 191. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67050
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67050?
Since 2015, 2,020 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sedgwick County (555 injured, 71 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 67050?
US-54 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67050 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67050?
October has the most truck crashes in Sedgwick County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67050?
74 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sedgwick County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67050 compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 32.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sedgwick County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67050?
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.