Pleasant Township, Butler County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pleasant Township, Butler County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pleasant Township, Butler County and Butler County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Butler County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 615 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Butler County compares with Kansas
Butler County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butler County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 9.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Butler County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Butler County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 14.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 615 crashes involving commercial trucks in Butler County since 2015: 203 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pleasant Township, Butler County since 2015, this page uses Butler County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
74% of truck crash reports in Butler County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pleasant is I-35, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: E 13th St N (1), N Laurel Dr (1) and Sw 150th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Pleasant Township, Butler County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Butler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 2 |
| E 13th St N | 1 |
| N Laurel Dr | 1 |
| Sw 150th St | 1 |
| US-54 | 1 |
| W Harry Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butler County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 248 |
| Haverhill | 11 |
| 150Th | 10 |
| Santa Fe Lake | 10 |
| Butler | 9 |
| Central | 9 |
| I035Kta | 7 |
| Main | 7 |
Pleasant Township, Butler County at a glance
| Population | 5,434 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 151 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67133) | $110,256 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67133) | $245,332 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butler 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 | 22 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 36 | +61% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 47 | +32% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 56 | +19% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pleasant Township, Butler County
How many truck accidents are there in Pleasant Township, Butler County?
Since 2015, 615 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Butler County (203 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pleasant Township, Butler County?
I-35 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pleasant since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pleasant Township, Butler County?
January has the most truck crashes in Butler County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pleasant Township, Butler County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Butler County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Pleasant Township, Butler County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Butler County has 75.6 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pleasant Township, Butler County?
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.