ZIP 67135 (Sedgwick, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67135: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harvey 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
3 of 275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harvey County compares with Kansas
Harvey County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harvey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harvey County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Harvey County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 67135: I-135 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 67135.
Overview
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harvey County. They injured 97 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-135 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 67135 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-196 (2), US-50 (2) and Hydraulic Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 67135 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-135; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 12.9% 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
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 Harvey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 4 |
| SR-196 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| Hydraulic Ave | 1 |
| N Ridge Rd W | 1 |
| S Kansas Rd | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| W 109th Rd N | 1 |
| W 85th | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harvey County) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 108 |
| US-50 | 9 |
| US-050 | 8 |
| Dutch | 6 |
| Kansas | 6 |
| Ridge | 6 |
| Halstead | 5 |
| 1St | 5 |
ZIP 67135 at a glance
| Population | 3,681 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,939 |
| Median home value | $209,674 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harvey 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 | 19 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | -14% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 24 | +45% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 24 | +1% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67135
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67135?
275 truck crashes have been reported in Harvey County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 97 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 67135?
I-135 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67135 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 67135?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Harvey County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67135?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Harvey County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 67135 compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Harvey County has 69.2 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67135?
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.