ZIP 67901 (Liberal, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67901: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Seward 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 313 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seward County compares with Kansas
Seward County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seward County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Seward County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Seward County at a glance: January worst month: 15.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 313 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Seward County. They injured 106 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 67901 is US-83, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-54 (5), E 4 Rd (1) and Road 11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 67901 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Seward County.
- Look at alternatives to US-83 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Seward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 6 |
| US-54 | 5 |
| E 4 Rd | 1 |
| Road 11 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seward County) |
|---|---|
| Pancake | 18 |
| Kansas | 3 |
| 2Nd | 2 |
| 8Th | 2 |
| County Road V | 2 |
| Rd K | 2 |
| Road 4 | 2 |
| Road B | 2 |
ZIP 67901 at a glance
| Population | 20,902 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,783 |
| Median home value | $131,656 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seward 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 20 | +41% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 23 | +16% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 26 | +16% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67901
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67901?
Seward County has had 313 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 106 people and killing 26.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 67901?
US-83 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67901 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67901?
The worst month is January: 15.0% of truck crashes in Seward County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 67901?
Since 2015, Seward County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 67901 compared with Kansas?
Seward County records 122.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67901?
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.