Center Township, Atchison County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Township, Atchison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Township, Atchison County and Atchison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Atchison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Atchison County compares with Kansas
Atchison County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Atchison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Atchison County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Atchison County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Atchison County: 1 in 26 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 110 crashes involving commercial trucks in Atchison County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
Center Township, Atchison County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Atchison County numbers.
37% of truck crash reports in Atchison County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Center since 2015: US-59 (2) and US-73 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Center Township, Atchison County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Atchison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 2 |
| US-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Atchison County) |
|---|---|
| Main | 6 |
| Edwards | 3 |
| 274Th | 3 |
| 262Nd | 3 |
| 10Th | 2 |
| 286Th | 2 |
| Cheyenne | 2 |
| Osborne | 2 |
Center Township, Atchison County at a glance
| Population | 622 |
| Land area | 53.5 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66016) | $76,141 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66016) | $240,578 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Atchison 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 | 6 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +45% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | -11% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | +27% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Township, Atchison County
How many truck accidents are there in Center Township, Atchison County?
110 truck crashes have been reported in Atchison County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 32 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Center Township, Atchison County?
The worst month is February: 12.7% of truck crashes in Atchison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Center Township, Atchison County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Atchison County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Center Township, Atchison County compared with Kansas?
Atchison County records 58.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Center Township, Atchison County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.