ZIP 67352 (Longton, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67352: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Elk 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
1 of 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Elk County compares with Kansas
Elk County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elk County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 182.9 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Elk County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Elk County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 16.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Elk County has recorded 50 truck crashes since 2015, with 13 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 16.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 16.0% of truck crashes.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 67352 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67352 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Elk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elk County) |
|---|---|
| Limestone | 2 |
| Rd29A | 2 |
| K-99 Milepost 39.9 | 1 |
| Rd 28 | 1 |
| Road 4 | 1 |
ZIP 67352 at a glance
| Population | 488 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,179 |
| Median home value | $52,519 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elk 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +1% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -27% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | -2% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67352
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67352?
Elk County has had 50 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 13 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67352?
December has the most truck crashes in Elk County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67352?
Since 2015, Elk County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67352 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 182.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Elk County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67352?
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.