ZIP 67857 (Kendall, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67857: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County compares with Kansas
Hamilton County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 226.5 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 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 | 6.5% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 29.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hamilton 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 Hamilton County: 12.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Police reported 66 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 18.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 1.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (16.7%).
Road surface: 6.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67857 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-50 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hamilton County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67857 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| Cr 31 | 2 |
| Cr Z | 2 |
| Coolidge | 1 |
| Cr M | 1 |
| Cr U | 1 |
| Cr-Y | 1 |
| Gardner | 1 |
ZIP 67857 at a glance
| Population | 172 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 11% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | +88% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +0% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +8% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67857
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67857?
Hamilton County has had 66 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 67857?
August has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 18.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67857?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67857 compare with Kansas?
Hamilton County records 226.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67857?
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.