ZIP 67487 (Wakefield, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67487: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Kansas
Clay County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 7% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 44% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Clay County sits below Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Clay County: July worst month: 14.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 9 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 80 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67487 since 2015: SR-15 (1) and US-77 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 67487 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Crawford | 3 |
| 4Th | 2 |
| Jayhawk | 2 |
| Navajo | 2 |
| 16Th | 1 |
| 19Th | 1 |
| 20Th | 1 |
| 28Th | 1 |
ZIP 67487 at a glance
| Population | 1,515 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,813 |
| Median home value | $183,330 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +24% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -15% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +67% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67487
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67487?
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (9 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67487?
July has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67487?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67487 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 57.0 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67487?
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.