ZIP 67473 (Osborne, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67473: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Osborne 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 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Osborne County compares with Kansas
Osborne County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Osborne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Osborne County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.8 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 28.1% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Osborne County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Osborne County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 25.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 32 crashes involving commercial trucks in Osborne County since 2015: 7 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 125 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 25.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 53.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 18.8% of truck crashes.
6.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67473 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Osborne County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67473 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Osborne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Osborne County) |
|---|---|
| 200Th | 1 |
| 30Th | 1 |
| Commercial | 1 |
| I-335 | 1 |
ZIP 67473 at a glance
| Population | 1,724 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,531 |
| Median home value | $87,950 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Osborne 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +350% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -24% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | -7% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67473
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67473?
32 truck crashes have been reported in Osborne County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 7 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67473?
Truck crashes in Osborne County peak in January, with 25.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67473?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Osborne County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 67473 compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Osborne County has 86.8 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67473?
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.