ZIP 67490 (Wilson, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67490: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ellsworth 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
3 of 170 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ellsworth County compares with Kansas
Ellsworth County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ellsworth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ellsworth County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 237.5 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 10.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 53% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Ellsworth County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Ellsworth County: 13.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Ellsworth County has recorded 170 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (17.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
20.6% 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 67490 since 2015: I-70 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 67490 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellsworth County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.6% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ellsworth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ellsworth County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 71 |
| I-70 | 15 |
| 10Th Road | 1 |
| 11Th | 1 |
| 15Th | 1 |
| 18Th Road | 1 |
| 3Rd | 1 |
| Douglas | 1 |
ZIP 67490 at a glance
| Population | 1,031 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,115 |
| Median home value | $88,144 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ellsworth 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 | 11 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 17 | +59% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | -5% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 15 | -9% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67490
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67490?
Ellsworth County has had 170 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 23.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 67490?
Truck crashes in Ellsworth County peak in January, with 17.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67490?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Ellsworth County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 67490 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ellsworth County has 237.5 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67490?
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.