Jackson Township, Anderson County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Anderson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Anderson County and Anderson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Anderson County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Kansas, Anderson County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Anderson County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Anderson County. They injured 37 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, Anderson County since 2015; patterns below come from Anderson County as a whole.
68% of truck crash reports in Anderson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015: US-169 (2), 1600 Rd (1) and US-59 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anderson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Anderson County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anderson County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Anderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 2 |
| 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 |
Jackson Township, Anderson County at a glance
| Population | 498 |
| Land area | 33.9 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66032) | $69,647 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66032) | $174,705 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Anderson County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Anderson County?
120 truck crashes have been reported in Anderson County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 37 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Township, Anderson County?
April has the most truck crashes in Anderson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson Township, Anderson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Anderson County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Jackson Township, Anderson County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Anderson County records 127.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Township, 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.