Padonia, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Padonia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Padonia and Brown County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Brown County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brown County compares with Kansas
Brown County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brown County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.3 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Brown County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Brown County at a glance: 13.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Brown County has recorded 129 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Padonia since 2015, this page uses Brown County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
75% of truck crash reports in Brown County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.1% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Padonia since 2015: 330th Rd (1) and US-73 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Padonia fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brown County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Brown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 330th Rd | 1 |
| US-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brown County) |
|---|---|
| Thrasher | 3 |
| 270Th | 2 |
| 330Th | 2 |
| Dewberry | 2 |
| Timber | 2 |
| 15Th | 1 |
| 170Th Rd And Goldfinch Rd | 1 |
| 175Th | 1 |
Padonia at a glance
| Population | 179 |
| Land area | 41.2 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66434) | $76,613 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66434) | $136,771 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brown 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 | 8 | +68% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +27% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | +23% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Padonia
How many truck crashes happen in Padonia?
129 truck crashes have been reported in Brown County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 42 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Padonia?
June has the most truck crashes in Brown County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Padonia?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brown County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Padonia compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Brown County has 125.3 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Padonia?
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.