ZIP 67672 (Wakeeney, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67672: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Trego 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 141 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Trego County compares with Kansas
Trego County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Trego County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Trego County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 435.9 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 7.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 69% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Trego County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Trego County: 18.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Overview
Trego County has recorded 141 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67672 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (1) and US-283 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Trego County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67672 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Trego County.
- 18.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Trego County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 1 |
| US-283 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Trego County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 98 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| 1-70 Frontage | 2 |
| 130Th | 2 |
| 1St | 2 |
| 370Th | 2 |
| 130Th Ave | 1 |
| 220Th | 1 |
ZIP 67672 at a glance
| Population | 2,159 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,917 |
| Median home value | $131,066 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Trego 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 | 10 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +1% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 15 | +49% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67672
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67672?
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Trego County (59 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67672?
January has the most truck crashes in Trego County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67672?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Trego County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67672 compare with Kansas?
Trego County records 435.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67672?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.