ZIP 67460 (Mcpherson, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67460: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McPherson 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
2 of 248 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McPherson County compares with Kansas
McPherson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McPherson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McPherson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.7 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
McPherson County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in McPherson County: 1 in 118 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 248 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McPherson County. They injured 84 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
9.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: 14th Ave (2), I-135 (1) and SR-153 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 67460 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 McPherson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 3 |
| 14th Ave | 2 |
| I-135 | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| US-56 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McPherson County) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 86 |
| 14Th | 6 |
| 17Th | 6 |
| Old 81 Hwy | 3 |
| Moccasin | 3 |
| Limestone | 3 |
| 22Nd | 2 |
| 27Th | 2 |
ZIP 67460 at a glance
| Population | 16,348 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,720 |
| Median home value | $219,676 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McPherson 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 | 19 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 18 | -6% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 20 | +12% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | +12% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67460
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67460?
Since 2015, 248 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McPherson County (84 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 67460?
SR-61 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67460 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67460?
Truck crashes in McPherson County peak in January, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67460?
Since 2015, McPherson County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67460 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McPherson County has 70.7 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67460?
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.