ZIP 67842 (Ford, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67842: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ford 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 341 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ford County compares with Kansas
Ford County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ford County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.6% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Ford County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Ford County: 12.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 341 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ford County. They injured 135 people and killed 40.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 7.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-54 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 67842 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-400 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67842 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Ford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 3 |
| US-400 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ford County) |
|---|---|
| Trail | 20 |
| Wyatt Earp | 14 |
| 14Th | 5 |
| Saddle | 4 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| Spruce | 3 |
| Central | 3 |
| 2Nd | 2 |
ZIP 67842 at a glance
| Population | 376 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,250 |
| Median home value | $171,184 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ford 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 | 22 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | -5% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 29 | +36% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 31 | +7% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67842
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67842?
Since 2015, 341 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ford County (135 injured, 40 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 67842?
NHTSA data shows US-54 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67842 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67842?
Truck crashes in Ford County peak in August, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67842?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ford County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67842 compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Ford County has 86.4 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67842?
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.