ZIP 67301 (Independence, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
4 of 240 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Kansas
Montgomery County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Montgomery County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Montgomery County: April 13.3% of truck crashes happen in April, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 240 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 82 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67301 since 2015: US-160 (1) and US-169 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67301 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| 11Th | 8 |
| Main | 6 |
| 8Th | 5 |
| Sunflower | 4 |
| Walnut | 3 |
| Cr5700 | 3 |
| Buckeye | 3 |
| Cr 3900 | 2 |
ZIP 67301 at a glance
| Population | 12,953 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,950 |
| Median home value | $120,689 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 21 | +57% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 23 | +10% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 19 | -16% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67301
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67301?
240 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 82 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67301?
April has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67301?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 67301 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Montgomery County records 68.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67301?
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.