ZIP 67422 (Bennington, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67422: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ottawa 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
0 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ottawa County compares with Kansas
Ottawa County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ottawa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ottawa County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.1 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 77% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 24.1% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kansas, Ottawa County is lower on 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 Ottawa County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Ottawa County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 69 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.4% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67422 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-81 (2), I-70 (1) and SR-143 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Ottawa County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67422 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ottawa County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Ottawa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 2 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| SR-143 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ottawa County) |
|---|---|
| 10Th | 2 |
| 170Th | 2 |
| 5Th | 2 |
| Rest Area | 2 |
| 30Th | 1 |
| Arrowhead | 1 |
| Bennington | 1 |
| Frontier | 1 |
ZIP 67422 at a glance
| Population | 1,407 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,556 |
| Median home value | $220,715 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ottawa 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | +7% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +47% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -29% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67422
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67422?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ottawa County (30 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67422?
Truck crashes in Ottawa County peak in March, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67422?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Ottawa County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 67422 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County has 90.1 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67422?
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.