ZIP 67501 (Hutchinson, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Reno 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 364 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Reno County compares with Kansas
Reno County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Reno County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Reno County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.1% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Reno County has lower values than Kansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Reno County: 1 in 175 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 364 crashes involving commercial trucks in Reno County since 2015: 118 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 67501 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-61 (2), SR-96 (2) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67501 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Reno County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Reno County) |
|---|---|
| 4Th | 12 |
| US-50 | 11 |
| Main | 8 |
| Sego | 7 |
| 5Th | 6 |
| US-050 | 5 |
| 11Th | 5 |
| 3Rd | 4 |
ZIP 67501 at a glance
| Population | 24,605 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,859 |
| Median home value | $81,750 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Reno 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 | 32 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 32 | -0% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 28 | -11% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 36 | +26% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67501
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67501?
Since 2015, 364 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Reno County (118 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 67501?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67501 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 67501?
October has the most truck crashes in Reno County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67501?
Since 2015, Reno County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67501 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 52.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Reno County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67501?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.