ZIP 67235 (Wichita, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67235: 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 has lower values than Kansas for 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
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.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 67235 is US-54, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-235 (3), Macarthur Rd (1) and N 247th Rd W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 74 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (12%).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67235 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Sedgwick County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 4 |
| I-235 | 3 |
| Macarthur Rd | 1 |
| N 247th Rd W | 1 |
| N Ridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| Seneca St | 1 |
| W 39th Rds | 1 |
| W Macarthur | 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 67235 at a glance
| Population | 14,958 |
| Density | 535 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,050 |
| Median home value | $318,996 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 67235
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67235?
Sedgwick County has had 2,020 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 555 people and killing 71.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 67235?
NHTSA data shows US-54 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67235 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 67235?
October has the most truck crashes in Sedgwick County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67235?
74 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sedgwick County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67235 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
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 67235?
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.