ZIP 67209 (Wichita, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67209: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sedgwick 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
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sedgwick County compares with Kansas
Sedgwick County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sedgwick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.9 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Sedgwick County sits below Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Sedgwick County at a glance: 1 in 26 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.8%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Sedgwick County has recorded 2,020 truck crashes since 2015, with 555 people injured and 71 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67209 happened on I-235 (4), US-54 (4), I-35 (3), E 87th Street (1) and I-135 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 74 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67209 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sedgwick County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Sedgwick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-235 | 4 |
| US-54 | 4 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| E 87th Street | 1 |
| I-135 | 1 |
| Macarthur Rd | 1 |
| N Ridge Rd | 1 |
| S Broadway Rd | 1 |
| S Hydraulic Ave | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sedgwick County) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 295 |
| I-035 | 153 |
| I-235 | 123 |
| Broadway | 52 |
| Kellogg | 43 |
| 21St | 42 |
| 13Th | 32 |
| Rock | 30 |
ZIP 67209 at a glance
| Population | 13,289 |
| Density | 417 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,940 |
| Median home value | $224,301 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sedgwick 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 | 117 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 163 | +39% | 4.1 |
| 2010s | 162 | -1% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 191 | +18% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 117 a year in the 1990s and 191 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67209
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67209?
Sedgwick County has had 2,020 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 555 people and killing 71.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67209?
October has the most truck crashes in Sedgwick County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67209?
74 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sedgwick County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67209 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sedgwick County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67209?
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.