ZIP 67118 (Norwich, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67118: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kingman 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
1 of 97 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kingman County compares with Kansas
Kingman County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kingman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kingman County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.7 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Kingman County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Kingman County: 9.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Kingman County has recorded 97 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
Road surface: 10.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67118 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67118 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.8% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Kingman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kingman County) |
|---|---|
| 170Th | 2 |
| 50Th | 2 |
| 20Th | 1 |
| 60Th | 1 |
| 90Th | 1 |
| Berry | 1 |
| Main | 1 |
| Nw 170Th | 1 |
ZIP 67118 at a glance
| Population | 769 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,500 |
| Median home value | $119,912 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kingman 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | +24% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +20% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67118
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67118?
Kingman County has had 97 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 42 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 67118?
The worst month is October: 13.4% of truck crashes in Kingman County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67118?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kingman County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67118 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 121.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kingman County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67118?
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.