Galena, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Galena: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Galena and Cherokee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cherokee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with Kansas
Cherokee County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Cherokee County sits below Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Galena: I-44 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Galena: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 187 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cherokee County since 2015: 63 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Galena since 2015, this page uses Cherokee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
62% of truck crash reports in Cherokee County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.5% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: Sr-Yy (3), SR-66 (2) and US-166 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Galena fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 9 |
| Sr-Yy | 3 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| US-166 | 2 |
| CR-SCHIFFERDECKER Ave | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| US-160 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| Military | 5 |
| Clem | 5 |
| East | 4 |
| 7Th | 3 |
| 10Th | 2 |
| U069 Alt | 2 |
| 100Th | 1 |
| 12Th | 1 |
Galena at a glance
| Population | 2,767 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 601 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66739) | $52,289 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66739) | $84,478 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee 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 | 17 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 13 | -20% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +19% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | +6% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Galena
How many truck accidents are there in Galena?
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cherokee County (63 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Galena?
I-44 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Galena since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Galena?
The worst month is June: 12.8% of truck crashes in Cherokee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Galena?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Cherokee County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does Galena compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 87.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cherokee County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Galena?
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.