ZIP 67156 (Winfield, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67156: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cowley 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
4 of 200 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cowley County compares with Kansas
Cowley County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cowley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cowley County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.1 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.3% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Cowley County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Cowley County: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 200 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cowley County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67156 happened on US-160 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 67156 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cowley County.
- 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 Cowley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cowley County) |
|---|---|
| Summit | 8 |
| 202Nd | 6 |
| 21St | 6 |
| Chestnut | 5 |
| 32Nd | 5 |
| 92Nd | 3 |
| 71St | 3 |
| 101St | 2 |
ZIP 67156 at a glance
| Population | 14,513 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,821 |
| Median home value | $149,027 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cowley 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 12 | -8% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | +46% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | -4% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67156
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67156?
Since 2015, 200 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cowley County (50 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67156?
The worst month is December: 11.0% of truck crashes in Cowley County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67156?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cowley County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67156 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Cowley County records 52.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67156?
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.