ZIP 67219 (Wichita, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67219: 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 |
Compared with Kansas, Sedgwick County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Sedgwick County: 1 in 26 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.8%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,020 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sedgwick County. They injured 555 people and killed 71.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-135 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-235 (4), I-35 (3) and SR-254 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
74 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67219 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-135 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-135 | 6 |
| I-235 | 4 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| SR-254 | 3 |
| US-54 | 2 |
| E 13th St N | 1 |
| Hydraulic Ave | 1 |
| N Laurel Dr | 1 |
| N Ridge Rd | 1 |
| N Ridge Rd W | 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 67219 at a glance
| Population | 12,586 |
| Density | 336 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,557 |
| Median home value | $162,952 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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. NHTSA counts 4.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67219
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67219?
Sedgwick County has had 2,020 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 555 people and killing 71.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 67219?
I-135 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67219 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67219?
October has the most truck crashes in Sedgwick County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67219?
Garbage trucks were involved in 74 reported crashes in Sedgwick County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67219 compare with Kansas?
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 67219?
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.