Anderson County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anderson 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 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Anderson County compares with Kansas
Anderson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anderson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 29.7% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Anderson County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Anderson County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Anderson County has recorded 120 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Anderson County is US-169, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 1600 Rd (1) and US-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Anderson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Anderson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-169; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Anderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Anderson County) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 3 |
| 1600 Rd | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anderson County) |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 2 |
| Indiana | 2 |
| Maple | 2 |
| Missouri | 2 |
| Arkansas | 1 |
| California | 1 |
| Kentucky | 1 |
| Main | 1 |
Anderson County at a glance
| Population | 7,908 |
| Land area | 579.6 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,580 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anderson 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +12% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +86% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 10 | -9% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Anderson County
ZIP codes in Anderson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Anderson County
How many truck crashes happen in Anderson County?
Anderson County has had 120 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Anderson County?
NHTSA data shows US-169 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Anderson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Anderson County?
The worst month is April: 11.7% of truck crashes in Anderson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Anderson County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anderson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Anderson County compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Anderson County has 127.6 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Anderson County?
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.