ZIP 67448 (Gypsum, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67448: 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 |
Compared with Kansas, Saline County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kansas on 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
Saline County has recorded 400 truck crashes since 2015, with 120 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.4% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Road surface: 16.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67448 since 2015: SR-15 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67448 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Saline County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.6% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Saline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 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 67448 at a glance
| Population | 1,251 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,076 |
| Median home value | $124,129 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67448
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67448?
Saline County has had 400 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 120 people and killing 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67448?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Saline County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67448?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saline County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67448 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Saline County has 65.6 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67448?
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.