ZIP 67737 (Grainfield, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67737: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gove 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 182 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gove County compares with Kansas
Gove County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gove County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gove County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 602.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 9.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.5% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.8% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Gove County sits below Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Gove County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Gove County has recorded 182 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 16.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-23 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gove County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67737 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 16.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gove County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gove County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 129 |
| I-70 | 6 |
| County Road 18 | 2 |
| Gove Co Rd 74 | 2 |
| Old Hwy 40 | 2 |
| Castle Rock | 1 |
| Castle Rock Road | 1 |
| Co Rd | 1 |
ZIP 67737 at a glance
| Population | 451 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,917 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gove 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +22% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +32% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | +24% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 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 67737
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67737?
182 truck crashes have been reported in Gove County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 67 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 67737?
I-70 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67737 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 67737?
Truck crashes in Gove County peak in October, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67737?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Gove County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67737 compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 602.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gove County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67737?
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.