ZIP 67871 (Scott City, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67871: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Scott County compares with Kansas
Scott County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 151.7 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 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 | 14.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Scott County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Scott County at a glance: 14.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Scott County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 43 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 49 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 1.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 13.3% of truck crashes.
14.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 67871 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Scott County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67871 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.6% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| Main | 9 |
| Kansas | 2 |
| Falcon | 1 |
| Finney Scott | 1 |
| Road 40 | 1 |
| Rodeo | 1 |
| S. Falcon Rd | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
ZIP 67871 at a glance
| Population | 4,985 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,339 |
| Median home value | $139,793 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +28% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +14% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | -4% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67871
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67871?
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scott County (43 injured, 12 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67871?
The worst month is March: 13.3% of truck crashes in Scott County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67871?
Since 2015, Scott County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67871 compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 151.7 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67871?
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.