ZIP 67552 (Lewis, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67552: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Edwards County at a glance: 1 in 79 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.3%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Edwards County. They injured 29 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67552 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-50 (2) and US-183 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.2% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67552 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Edwards County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Edwards County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 2 |
| 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 67552 at a glance
| Population | 686 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,922 |
| Median home value | $69,017 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67552
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67552?
85 truck crashes have been reported in Edwards County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 29 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 67552?
The worst month is April: 10.6% of truck crashes in Edwards County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67552?
Since 2015, Edwards County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 67552 compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 263.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Edwards County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67552?
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.