ZIP 67442 (Falun, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67442: 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 sits below Kansas on 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.
What stands out in Saline County: 16.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.3% in Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 400 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Saline County. They injured 120 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 46.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67442 since 2015 were spread across roads: 6th Ave (1) and S Burma (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 67442 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.6% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| 6th Ave | 1 |
| S Burma | 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 67442 at a glance
| Population | 152 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,417 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67442
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67442?
400 truck crashes have been reported in Saline County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 120 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67442?
Truck crashes in Saline County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67442?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Saline County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67442 compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 65.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Saline County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67442?
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.