ZIP 67838 (Deerfield, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67838: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kearny 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 66 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kearny County compares with Kansas
Kearny County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kearny County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kearny County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 150.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Kearny County sits below Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Kearny County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 66 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kearny County since 2015: 31 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 64 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.1%).
Road surface: 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67838 since 2015: CR-X Rd (1) and US-50 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Kearny County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67838 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Kearny County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-X Rd | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kearny County) |
|---|---|
| Rd T | 2 |
| Road Aa | 2 |
| County Rd Y | 1 |
| County Road A | 1 |
| County Roadaa | 1 |
| Field Trail | 1 |
| Main | 1 |
| Rd 130 | 1 |
ZIP 67838 at a glance
| Population | 960 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,563 |
| Median home value | $172,039 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kearny 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +20% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | -5% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | -29% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 5. 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 67838
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67838?
66 truck crashes have been reported in Kearny County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 31 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67838?
The worst month is January: 15.2% of truck crashes in Kearny County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67838?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Kearny County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 67838 compared with Kansas?
Kearny County records 150.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67838?
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.