ZIP 67217 (Wichita, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67217: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Sedgwick County: 1 in 26 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.8%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 2,020 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sedgwick County since 2015: 555 people were injured and 71 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-235 (4), US-54 (3) and E 87th Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 74 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.7 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67217 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sedgwick County.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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-35 | 5 |
| I-235 | 4 |
| US-54 | 3 |
| E 87th Street | 1 |
| I-135 | 1 |
| N Laurel Dr | 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 67217 at a glance
| Population | 32,603 |
| Density | 872 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,565 |
| Median home value | $118,050 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 117 to 191. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67217
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67217?
Since 2015, 2,020 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sedgwick County (555 injured, 71 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 67217?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67217: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67217?
October has the most truck crashes in Sedgwick County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67217?
Garbage trucks were involved in 74 reported crashes in Sedgwick County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 67217 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67217?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.