ZIP 67449 (Herington, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67449: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morris 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
0 of 34 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morris County compares with Kansas
Morris County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morris County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 30% below the state |
| After dark | 8.8% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Morris County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Morris County: June worst month: 23.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 34 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morris County since 2015: 13 people were injured and 0 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 118 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (23.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 29.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67449 happened on US-56 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Morris County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67449 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morris County.
- 32.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 11.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Morris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-56 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morris County) |
|---|---|
| Dunlap | 1 |
| Old Highway 4 | 1 |
| Union | 1 |
ZIP 67449 at a glance
| Population | 2,860 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,357 |
| Median home value | $107,305 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morris 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +36% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -16% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | -3% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67449
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67449?
34 truck crashes have been reported in Morris County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 13 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67449?
The worst month is June: 23.5% of truck crashes in Morris County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67449?
Since 2015, Morris County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67449 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 58.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morris County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67449?
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.