ZIP 67882 (Wright, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67882: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ford 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
3 of 341 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ford County compares with Kansas
Ford County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ford County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.6% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Ford County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Ford County: 12.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 341 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ford County since 2015: 135 people were injured and 40 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 67882 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-56 (3), US-160 (1) and US-283 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 67882 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Ford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 5 |
| US-56 | 3 |
| US-160 | 1 |
| US-283 | 1 |
| US-400 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ford County) |
|---|---|
| Trail | 20 |
| Wyatt Earp | 14 |
| 14Th | 5 |
| Saddle | 4 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| Spruce | 3 |
| Central | 3 |
| 2Nd | 2 |
ZIP 67882 at a glance
| Population | 179 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,891 |
| Median home value | $221,963 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ford 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 | 22 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | -5% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 29 | +36% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 31 | +7% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67882
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 67882?
341 truck crashes have been reported in Ford County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 135 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 67882?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67882 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67882?
Truck crashes in Ford County peak in August, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 67882?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ford County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 67882 compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Ford County has 86.4 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 67882?
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.