ZIP 67657 (Palco, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67657: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rooks 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 33 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rooks County compares with Kansas
Rooks County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rooks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rooks County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.3 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rooks County has lower values than Kansas for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Rooks County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 18.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 33 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rooks County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 125 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 18.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.2% 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 67657 happened on 3 Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.0% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67657 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Rooks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 3 Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rooks County) |
|---|---|
| 3Rd | 1 |
| Cemetery | 1 |
| Cr25 | 1 |
| Washington | 1 |
ZIP 67657 at a glance
| Population | 326 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,292 |
| Median home value | $119,062 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rooks 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +5% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -12% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 3 | +3% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67657
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67657?
Since 2015, 33 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rooks County (15 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67657?
Truck crashes in Rooks County peak in November, with 18.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67657?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rooks County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67657 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rooks County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67657?
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.