ZIP 67152 (Wellington, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67152: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sumner 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
9 of 424 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sumner County compares with Kansas
Sumner County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sumner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sumner County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Sumner County sits below Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 67152: US-160 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67152 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 424 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sumner County since 2015: 126 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
10.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 67152 is US-160, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-35 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67152 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-160, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sumner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 5 |
| I-35 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sumner County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 257 |
| Argonia | 2 |
| Main | 2 |
| Mayfield | 2 |
| Oliver | 2 |
| Seneca | 2 |
| 100Th | 1 |
| 10Th | 1 |
ZIP 67152 at a glance
| Population | 9,212 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,275 |
| Median home value | $120,755 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sumner 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 | 15 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 27 | +77% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 31 | +15% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +21% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 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 67152
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67152?
Sumner County has had 424 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 67152?
US-160 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67152 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67152?
Truck crashes in Sumner County peak in February, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67152?
Since 2015, Sumner County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67152 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 161.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sumner County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67152?
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.