ZIP 67951 (Hugoton, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67951: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stevens 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 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stevens County compares with Kansas
Stevens County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stevens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stevens County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.1 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.5× 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 | 3.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 74% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 5.9% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 75% below the state |
Stevens 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 Stevens County: 11.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 52 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stevens County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.0% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67951 since 2015: CR-12 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stevens County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67951 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stevens County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Stevens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stevens County) |
|---|---|
| County Road 12 | 6 |
| Main | 3 |
| County Road D | 3 |
| County Rd 12 | 3 |
| County Road 20 | 2 |
| 11Th. | 1 |
| 1St | 1 |
| Co Rd 18 | 1 |
ZIP 67951 at a glance
| Population | 4,563 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,527 |
| Median home value | $133,832 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stevens 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +94% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +2% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 4 | -30% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67951
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 67951?
52 truck crashes have been reported in Stevens County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 24 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 67951?
The worst month is January: 15.4% of truck crashes in Stevens County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67951?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stevens County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67951 compare with Kansas?
Stevens County records 92.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 67951?
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.