ZIP 67101 (Maize, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67101: 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.
Sedgwick County at a glance: 1 in 26 crashes involve a garbage truck (74 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 2,020 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sedgwick County since 2015: 555 people were injured and 71 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.7%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
I-135 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 67101 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-235 (2), US-54 (2) and Hydraulic Ave (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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67101 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-135, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sedgwick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 5 |
| I-235 | 2 |
| US-54 | 2 |
| Hydraulic Ave | 1 |
| N 247th Rd W | 1 |
| N Ridge Rd | 1 |
| N Ridge Rd W | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| Seneca St | 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 67101 at a glance
| Population | 6,941 |
| Density | 176 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,438 |
| Median home value | $269,469 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 67101
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67101?
2,020 truck crashes have been reported in Sedgwick County since 2015, with 71 deaths and 555 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 67101?
NHTSA data shows I-135 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67101 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67101?
Truck crashes in Sedgwick County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67101?
Since 2015, Sedgwick County has reported 74 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67101 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sedgwick County has 32.9 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67101?
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.