ZIP 67478 (Simpson, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67478: 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
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 |
Compared with Kansas, Mitchell County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Mitchell County: September worst month: 21.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Mitchell County has recorded 57 truck crashes since 2015, with 19 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 72 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 21.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.3% of truck crashes.
3.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67478 since 2015: SR-9 (1) and US-24 (1). No single road stands out.
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 67478 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
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 67478 at a glance
| Population | 154 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,047 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 67478
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67478?
57 truck crashes have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 19 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 67478?
September has the most truck crashes in Mitchell County, 21.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67478?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Mitchell County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 67478 compared with Kansas?
Mitchell County records 87.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67478?
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.