ZIP 67733 (Edson, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67733: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sherman 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
3 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sherman County compares with Kansas
Sherman County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sherman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sherman County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 389.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 6.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Sherman County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Sherman County: 27.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sherman County. They injured 110 people and killed 24.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 28.7% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 60.1% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (24.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67733 happened on I-70 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 67733 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 27.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Sherman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sherman County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 187 |
| I-70 | 13 |
| I-0070 | 2 |
| 12Th | 1 |
| 17Th | 1 |
| 18Th | 1 |
| 8Th | 1 |
| Co Rd 78 | 1 |
ZIP 67733 at a glance
| Population | 81 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,938 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sherman 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 | 15 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | -4% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | -5% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 30 | +123% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67733
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67733?
Sherman County has had 251 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 110 people and killing 24.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67733?
The worst month is March: 28.7% of truck crashes in Sherman County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67733?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Sherman County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 67733 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Sherman County records 389.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67733?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.