Clark County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clark 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 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Kansas
Clark County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 572.7 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 9.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 36.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Clark County has lower values than Kansas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Clark County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 124 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Clark County is US-160, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-34 (1) and US-183 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Clark County.
Route planning tips for Clark County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-160; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clark County) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 3 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| US-183 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| Front | 4 |
| 4Th | 1 |
| Cr H | 1 |
| I Road | 1 |
| St Highway 34 | 1 |
Clark County at a glance
| Population | 1,873 |
| Land area | 974.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,762 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | -24% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +37% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | +60% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clark County
ZIP codes in Clark County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clark County
How common are truck crashes in Clark County?
124 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 37 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clark County?
NHTSA data shows US-160 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Clark County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County?
The worst month is April: 10.5% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clark County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Clark County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 572.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clark County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.