Freedom Township, Bourbon County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Freedom Township, Bourbon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Freedom Township, Bourbon County and Bourbon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bourbon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bourbon County compares with Kansas
Bourbon County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bourbon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bourbon County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kansas, Bourbon County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Bourbon County: 22.3% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 15.2% in Kansas.
Overview
Bourbon County has recorded 120 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
Freedom Township, Bourbon County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bourbon County numbers.
47% of truck crash reports in Bourbon County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
7.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Freedom since 2015: SR-7 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Freedom Township, Bourbon County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bourbon County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bourbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bourbon County) |
|---|---|
| Main | 6 |
| 3Rd | 4 |
| Wall | 3 |
| National | 2 |
| Soldier | 2 |
| 215Th | 1 |
| 240Th | 1 |
| Indian | 1 |
Freedom Township, Bourbon County at a glance
| Population | 596 |
| Land area | 43.6 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66738) | $41,389 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66738) | $444,175 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bourbon 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +19% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 10 | +1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +15% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Freedom Township, Bourbon County
How common are truck crashes in Freedom Township, Bourbon County?
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bourbon County (37 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Freedom Township, Bourbon County?
The worst month is December: 10.8% of truck crashes in Bourbon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Freedom Township, Bourbon County?
Since 2015, Bourbon County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Freedom Township, Bourbon County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 70.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bourbon County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Freedom Township, Bourbon 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.