ZIP 67054 (Greensburg, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67054: 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 sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Kiowa County at a glance: 14.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Since 2015, 129 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kiowa County. They injured 59 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
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%).
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-54 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 67054 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kiowa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67054 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-54; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Kiowa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 5 |
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 67054 at a glance
| Population | 1,251 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,250 |
| Median home value | $189,339 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67054
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67054?
Since 2015, 129 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kiowa County (59 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 67054?
US-54 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67054 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67054?
January has the most truck crashes in Kiowa County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67054?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Kiowa County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67054 compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Kiowa County has 455.3 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67054?
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.