ZIP 67446 (Glen Elder, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67446: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mitchell 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 57 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Mitchell County compares with Kansas
Mitchell County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mitchell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mitchell County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.7 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.1% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Mitchell County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Mitchell County at a glance: September the month with the most truck crashes: 21.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mitchell County. They injured 19 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 72 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 21.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 67446.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.8% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67446 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mitchell County.
- 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 Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| 250Th | 2 |
| Cawker Ln | 2 |
| 340Th Rd | 1 |
| Elliot | 1 |
| Glen Lane | 1 |
| Glen Ln | 1 |
| Jewell County 150 | 1 |
| Linda | 1 |
ZIP 67446 at a glance
| Population | 673 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,077 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mitchell 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -18% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | +59% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | -15% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 5. 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 67446
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67446?
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mitchell County (19 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67446?
The worst month is September: 21.1% of truck crashes in Mitchell County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67446?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 67446 compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Mitchell County has 87.7 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67446?
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.