Allen County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allen County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 89 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allen County compares with Kansas
Allen County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allen County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Allen County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Allen County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 89 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allen County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
US-169 leads in Allen County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 1200 Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Allen County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Allen County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-169; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Allen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Allen County) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 6 |
| 1200 Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allen County) |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 3 |
| Minnesota | 2 |
| Rhode Island | 2 |
| 1100Th | 1 |
| Hawaii | 1 |
| Idaho | 1 |
| Oregon | 1 |
| State | 1 |
Allen County at a glance
| Population | 12,425 |
| Land area | 500.3 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,187 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allen 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 | 8 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 6 | -26% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +65% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 7 | -26% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Allen County
ZIP codes in Allen County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Allen County
How common are truck crashes in Allen County?
89 truck crashes have been reported in Allen County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 30 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Allen County?
US-169 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Allen County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Allen County?
The worst month is December: 14.6% of truck crashes in Allen County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Allen County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Allen County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Allen County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Allen County records 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Allen County?
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.