ZIP 67660 (Pfeifer, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67660: 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 |
Compared with Kansas, Ellis County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Ellis County at a glance: 14.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 215 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ellis County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67660 since 2015: US-183 (1). No single road stands out.
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 67660 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 14.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Ellis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 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 67660 at a glance
| Population | 32 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $21,397 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67660
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67660?
215 truck crashes have been reported in Ellis County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 53 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67660?
January has the most truck crashes in Ellis County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67660?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Ellis County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 67660 compared with Kansas?
Ellis County records 65.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67660?
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.