ZIP 67601 (Hays, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67601: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ellis 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
4 of 215 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ellis County compares with Kansas
Ellis County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ellis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ellis County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.4% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.9% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Ellis County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Ellis County: 14.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.3% in Kansas.
Overview
Ellis County has recorded 215 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 67601 is US-183, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-70 (2), 160th Ave (1) and 210th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67601 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellis County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-183; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 14.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Ellis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| 160th Ave | 1 |
| 210th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ellis County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 127 |
| Old U040 | 7 |
| 230Th | 6 |
| 130Th | 4 |
| 27Th | 4 |
| Ellis | 4 |
| U183 Bypass | 4 |
| Toulon | 3 |
ZIP 67601 at a glance
| Population | 24,330 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,417 |
| Median home value | $226,599 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ellis 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 | 13 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 18 | +36% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 19 | +5% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 20 | +9% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 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 67601
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67601?
Ellis County has had 215 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 67601?
NHTSA data shows US-183 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67601 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67601?
Truck crashes in Ellis County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67601?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ellis County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67601 compare with Kansas?
Ellis County records 65.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67601?
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.