ZIP 67701 (Colby, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Thomas 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 312 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Thomas County compares with Kansas
Thomas County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Thomas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Thomas County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 327.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 5.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Thomas County sits below Kansas 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.
Thomas County at a glance: 19.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 312 crashes involving commercial trucks in Thomas County since 2015: 121 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 67701 is US-24, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-70 (1), SR-25 (1) and US-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Thomas County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67701 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 19.6% 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 Thomas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 2 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| US-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Thomas County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 165 |
| Willow | 3 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| County Road 2 | 3 |
| County Road 11 | 3 |
| Cord 20 | 2 |
| Country Club | 2 |
| 4Th | 1 |
ZIP 67701 at a glance
| Population | 6,134 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,250 |
| Median home value | $198,367 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Thomas 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 | 14 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 21 | +52% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 19 | -8% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 33 | +72% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67701
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67701?
Thomas County has had 312 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 121 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 67701?
NHTSA data shows US-24 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67701 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 67701?
The worst month is April: 11.2% of truck crashes in Thomas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67701?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Thomas County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67701 compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 327.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Thomas County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67701?
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.