ZIP 67735 (Goodland, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67735: 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 sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Sherman County: 27.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sherman County. They injured 110 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 28.7% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 60.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 24.3% of truck crashes.
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 67735 happened on I-70 (2) and SR-27 (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 67735 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sherman County.
- 27.8% 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
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 Sherman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-27 | 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 67735 at a glance
| Population | 5,424 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,042 |
| Median home value | $135,941 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 30 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67735
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67735?
Sherman County has had 251 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 110 people and killing 24.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 67735?
The worst month is March: 28.7% of truck crashes in Sherman County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67735?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sherman County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 67735 compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Sherman County has 389.0 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67735?
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.