Strong, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Strong: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Strong and Chase County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chase County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chase County compares with Kansas
Chase County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chase County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chase County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 933.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 15.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.15 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 53% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.5% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 28.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Chase County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Chase County: 26.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.3% in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 255 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chase County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
With 18 truck crashes reported in Strong since 2015, this page uses Chase County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
79% of truck crash reports in Chase County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 18.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: Yy Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chase County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Strong fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chase County.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 26.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chase County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 5 |
| Yy Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chase County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 168 |
| I035Kta | 4 |
| Mfg Service Area | 2 |
| Old Hwy 50 | 2 |
| US-050 | 2 |
| Service Area | 1 |
Strong at a glance
| Population | 501 |
| Land area | 66.2 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66869) | $51,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66869) | $98,922 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chase 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 | 13 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 18 | +32% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 17 | -2% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 23 | +31% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Strong
How many truck crashes happen in Strong?
255 truck crashes have been reported in Chase County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 39 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Strong?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Strong: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Strong?
January has the most truck crashes in Chase County, 18.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Strong?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Chase County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Strong compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chase County has 933.4 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Strong?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.