ZIP 67864 (Meade, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67864: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Meade 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 121 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meade County compares with Kansas
Meade County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meade County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 271.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 18.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 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 | 12.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.8% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Meade County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Meade County at a glance: 18.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Since 2015, 121 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Meade County. They injured 56 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.5%.
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.9% 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 67864 since 2015: US-54 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Meade County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67864 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 12.9% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Meade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meade County) |
|---|---|
| Carthage | 3 |
| Indiana | 2 |
| County Road 26 | 1 |
| County Road L | 1 |
| Fowler | 1 |
| Main | 1 |
| Meade Co Road 2 | 1 |
| Meade Co Road 26 | 1 |
ZIP 67864 at a glance
| Population | 1,701 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,929 |
| Median home value | $129,093 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meade 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | +42% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | +0% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 12 | +48% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67864
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67864?
Meade County has had 121 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 56 people and killing 21.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67864?
The worst month is June: 13.2% of truck crashes in Meade County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67864?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Meade County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67864 compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 271.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Meade County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67864?
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.