ZIP 67340 (Dearing, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67340: 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 sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Montgomery County: April worst month: 13.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 240 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67340 since 2015: US-169 (2) and US-166 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67340 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 2 |
| US-166 | 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 67340 at a glance
| Population | 209 |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,313 |
| Median home value | $63,533 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 67340
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67340?
Montgomery County has had 240 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67340?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in April, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67340?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 67340 compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 68.0 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67340?
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.