ZIP 67432 (Clay Center, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67432: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Kansas
Clay County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 7% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 44% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Clay County has lower values than Kansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
Clay County at a glance: July worst month: 14.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 9 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 80 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (12.5%).
8.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67432 happened on US-24 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 67432 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Crawford | 3 |
| 4Th | 2 |
| Jayhawk | 2 |
| Navajo | 2 |
| 16Th | 1 |
| 19Th | 1 |
| 20Th | 1 |
| 28Th | 1 |
ZIP 67432 at a glance
| Population | 5,607 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,275 |
| Median home value | $152,072 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +24% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -15% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +67% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67432
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67432?
Clay County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 9 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67432?
July has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67432?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67432 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 57.0 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67432?
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.