ZIP 67642 (Hill City, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67642: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Graham 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 24 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Graham County compares with Kansas
Graham County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Graham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Graham County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.1 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.2% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 31% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Graham County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Graham County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Graham County has recorded 24 truck crashes since 2015, with 11 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 167 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 29.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67642 happened on US-283 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Graham County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67642 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Graham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-283 | 1 |
ZIP 67642 at a glance
| Population | 1,752 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,896 |
| Median home value | $99,763 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Graham 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 | 4 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | -51% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +67% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -44% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67642
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67642?
Since 2015, 24 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Graham County (11 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67642?
Truck crashes in Graham County peak in August, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67642?
Since 2015, Graham County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67642 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Graham County records 92.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67642?
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.