ZIP 67401 (Salina, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saline 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
7 of 400 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saline County compares with Kansas
Saline County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saline County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Saline County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Saline County: 16.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Overview
Police reported 400 crashes involving commercial trucks in Saline County since 2015: 120 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.4% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Road surface: 16.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-135 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by I-70 (1), Old 40 Hwy (1) and S Broadway Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67401 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-135, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- With 16.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Saline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 2 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| Old 40 Hwy | 1 |
| S Broadway Blvd | 1 |
| S Burma | 1 |
| SR-143 | 1 |
| W Crawford St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saline County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 113 |
| I-135 | 111 |
| I-70 | 24 |
| 9Th | 16 |
| Ohio | 8 |
| Crawford | 7 |
| Brookville | 6 |
| Old 40 | 6 |
ZIP 67401 at a glance
| Population | 50,217 |
| Density | 77 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,606 |
| Median home value | $180,235 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saline 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 | 25 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 34 | +36% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 34 | -2% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 35 | +4% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67401
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67401?
Since 2015, 400 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saline County (120 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 67401?
Since 2015, I-135 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67401: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67401?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Saline County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67401?
Since 2015, Saline County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67401 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 65.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Saline County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67401?
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.