ZIP 67220 (Wichita, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67220: 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.
What stands out in 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
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in 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 (4) and SR-254 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
74 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
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 67220 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sedgwick County.
- Check whether your routes use I-135, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 4 |
| SR-254 | 3 |
| US-54 | 3 |
| E 13th St N | 1 |
| Hydraulic Ave | 1 |
| N Laurel Dr | 1 |
| N Ridge Rd | 1 |
| S Hydraulic Ave | 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 67220 at a glance
| Population | 16,270 |
| Density | 874 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,338 |
| Median home value | $214,368 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 117 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 191. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 67220
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67220?
2,020 truck crashes have been reported in Sedgwick County since 2015, with 71 deaths and 555 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 67220?
NHTSA data shows I-135 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67220 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67220?
Truck crashes in Sedgwick County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67220?
74 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sedgwick County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67220 compare with Kansas?
Sedgwick County records 32.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67220?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.