ZIP 67521 (Brownell, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67521: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ness 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 34 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ness County compares with Kansas
Ness County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ness County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ness County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.1 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 30% below the state |
| After dark | 17.6% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Ness County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Ness County at a glance: 14.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Police reported 34 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ness County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 118 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 17.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 29.4% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 17.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67521 since 2015: E 210 Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ness County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67521 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Ness County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| E 210 Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ness County) |
|---|---|
| Road | 1 |
| Sycamore | 1 |
ZIP 67521 at a glance
| Population | 136 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,848 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ness 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | -20% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +61% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 3 | -23% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67521
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67521?
Ness County has had 34 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67521?
Truck crashes in Ness County peak in June, with 17.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67521?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ness County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67521 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 118.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ness County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67521?
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.