ZIP 67869 (Plains, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67869: 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 runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Meade County at a glance: 18.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Meade County has recorded 121 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 21 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-160 (2), N Main Rd (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Meade County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67869 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 12.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 |
| US-160 | 2 |
| N Main Rd | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
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 67869 at a glance
| Population | 1,327 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,760 |
| Median home value | $152,705 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67869
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67869?
121 truck crashes have been reported in Meade County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 56 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 67869?
Since 2015, US-54 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67869: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67869?
The worst month is June: 13.2% of truck crashes in Meade County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67869?
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 67869 compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Meade County has 271.0 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67869?
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.