ZIP 67547 (Kinsley, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67547: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Edwards 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 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edwards County compares with Kansas
Edwards County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edwards County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edwards County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 263.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 4.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Edwards County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Edwards County: 1 in 79 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.3%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 85 crashes involving commercial trucks in Edwards County since 2015: 29 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Road surface: 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67547 happened on US-50 (3) and US-183 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67547 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Edwards County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| US-183 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edwards County) |
|---|---|
| 10Th | 3 |
| 180Th | 2 |
| 100Th | 1 |
| 100Th Ave | 1 |
| 160Th | 1 |
| 210Th | 1 |
| 3Rd | 1 |
| Parking Lot | 1 |
ZIP 67547 at a glance
| Population | 1,628 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,917 |
| Median home value | $66,129 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Edwards 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -22% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +117% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -35% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67547
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67547?
85 truck crashes have been reported in Edwards County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 29 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67547?
Truck crashes in Edwards County peak in April, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67547?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edwards County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 67547 compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Edwards County has 263.0 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67547?
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.