ZIP 67431 (Chapman, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67431: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dickinson 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 185 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dickinson County compares with Kansas
Dickinson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dickinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dickinson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.9% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Dickinson County has lower values than Kansas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 67431 at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67431 since 2015.
Overview
Dickinson County has recorded 185 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 67431 is I-70, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-77 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67431 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Dickinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| US-77 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dickinson County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 60 |
| I-70 | 18 |
| Buckeye | 11 |
| SR-15 | 8 |
| Fair | 6 |
| Eden | 4 |
| Rain | 3 |
| Old Hwy 40 | 3 |
ZIP 67431 at a glance
| Population | 2,242 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,500 |
| Median home value | $190,926 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dickinson 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +21% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +25% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 19 | +44% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67431
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67431?
Dickinson County has had 185 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 67431?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67431 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67431?
Truck crashes in Dickinson County peak in September, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67431?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dickinson County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67431 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 88.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dickinson County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67431?
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.