ZIP 67124 (Pratt, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67124: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pratt 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 158 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pratt County compares with Kansas
Pratt County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pratt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pratt County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 149.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.7% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Pratt County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Pratt County at a glance: 16.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 158 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pratt County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 27 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
US-54 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 67124 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Ne 30th St (1) and US-281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Pratt County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67124 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-54; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 12.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pratt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 3 |
| Ne 30th St | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pratt County) |
|---|---|
| 70Th | 7 |
| 1St | 5 |
| 30Th | 5 |
| Main | 3 |
| 90Th | 3 |
| 100Th | 3 |
| 40Th | 2 |
| 60Th | 2 |
ZIP 67124 at a glance
| Population | 7,868 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,905 |
| Median home value | $117,397 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pratt 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 | 9 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +34% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 14 | +23% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 13 | -7% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67124
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67124?
Since 2015, 158 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pratt County (49 injured, 27 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 67124?
NHTSA data shows US-54 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67124 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 67124?
January has the most truck crashes in Pratt County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67124?
Since 2015, Pratt County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 67124 compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 149.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pratt County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67124?
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.