ZIP 67109 (Mullinville, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67109: 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 runs above Kansas on 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 46.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67109 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-54 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Kiowa County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67109 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.
- With 13.9% 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 Kiowa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 2 |
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 67109 at a glance
| Population | 335 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,533 |
| Median home value | $97,130 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 67109
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67109?
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 67109?
January has the most truck crashes in Kiowa County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67109?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Kiowa County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 67109 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Kiowa County records 455.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67109?
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.