ZIP 67667 (Schoenchen, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67667: 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. It runs above Kansas on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Ellis County at a glance: 14.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
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
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.4% 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 67667 happened on US-183 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67667 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 14.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Ellis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 2 |
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 67667 at a glance
| Population | 181 |
| Density | 562 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,750 |
| Median home value | $127,454 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67667
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67667?
215 truck crashes have been reported in Ellis County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 53 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67667?
Truck crashes in Ellis County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67667?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Ellis County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 67667 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ellis County has 65.2 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67667?
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.