Jaqua, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jaqua: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jaqua and Cheyenne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cheyenne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cheyenne County compares with Kansas
Cheyenne County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cheyenne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cheyenne County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 175.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 29.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Cheyenne County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Cheyenne County: October 15.4% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cheyenne County. They injured 27 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 79 days in fully reported years.
Jaqua had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cheyenne County numbers.
44% of truck crash reports in Cheyenne County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Jaqua happened on CR-3 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Jaqua fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cheyenne County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cheyenne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cheyenne County) |
|---|---|
| County Road I | 2 |
| Co Rd 25 | 1 |
| County Rd. 1 | 1 |
| N State Hwy 161 | 1 |
| Rd T | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
Jaqua at a glance
| Population | 14 |
| Land area | 47.9 sq mi |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67756) | $54,868 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67756) | $132,366 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cheyenne 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 2 | -30% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +75% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | +3% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jaqua
How many truck accidents are there in Jaqua?
Cheyenne County has had 52 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jaqua?
Truck crashes in Cheyenne County peak in October, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jaqua?
Since 2015, Cheyenne County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Jaqua compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 175.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cheyenne County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jaqua?
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.