Chautauqua County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chautauqua County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 66 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chautauqua County compares with Kansas
Chautauqua County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chautauqua County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chautauqua County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 177.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 27.7% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Chautauqua County has lower values than Kansas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Chautauqua County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Chautauqua County has recorded 66 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 62 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (1.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 13.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Chautauqua County happened on US-166 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Chautauqua County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Chautauqua County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Chautauqua County) |
|---|---|
| US-166 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chautauqua County) |
|---|---|
| State Hwy 99 @ Mp 18 | 1 |
| Union | 1 |
Chautauqua County at a glance
| Population | 3,339 |
| Land area | 638.9 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,279 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Chautauqua 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -22% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +88% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -42% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Chautauqua County
ZIP codes in Chautauqua County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Chautauqua County
How many truck accidents are there in Chautauqua County?
66 truck crashes have been reported in Chautauqua County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 16 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Chautauqua County?
Truck crashes in Chautauqua County peak in July, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Chautauqua County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chautauqua County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Chautauqua County compared with Kansas?
Chautauqua County records 177.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chautauqua 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.