ZIP 67878 (Syracuse, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67878: 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 |
Compared with Kansas, Hamilton County is lower 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 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 66 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamilton County. They injured 25 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (18.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (1.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (16.7%).
6.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67878 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-27 (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hamilton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67878 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
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 67878 at a glance
| Population | 2,316 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,850 |
| Median home value | $119,085 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67878
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67878?
66 truck crashes have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 25 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67878?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in August, with 18.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67878?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 67878 compared 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 67878?
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.