ZIP 67356 (Oswego, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67356: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Labette 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
3 of 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Labette County compares with Kansas
Labette County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Labette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Labette County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.5 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Labette County has lower values than Kansas for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Labette County at a glance: 9.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Labette County. They injured 45 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
Road surface: 6.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67356 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67356 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Labette 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 (Labette County) |
|---|---|
| 16Th | 4 |
| Wallace | 3 |
| Gray | 2 |
| Main | 2 |
| Ness | 2 |
| 26Th | 1 |
| 3Rd | 1 |
| Elk | 1 |
ZIP 67356 at a glance
| Population | 2,728 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,882 |
| Median home value | $90,544 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Labette 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +31% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +44% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 12 | -5% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67356
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67356?
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Labette County (45 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 67356?
The worst month is November: 10.8% of truck crashes in Labette County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67356?
Since 2015, Labette County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67356 compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 60.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Labette County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67356?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.