Avon Township, Coffey County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Avon Township, Coffey County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Avon Township, Coffey County and Coffey County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Coffey County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coffey County compares with Kansas
Coffey County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coffey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coffey County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× 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 | 12.4% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.6% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 36.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Coffey County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Coffey County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 117 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coffey County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Avon Township, Coffey County since 2015, this page uses Coffey County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
53% of truck crash reports in Coffey County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 58.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
12.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Avon happened on US-75 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Coffey County.
Route planning tips for Avon Township, Coffey County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coffey County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Coffey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coffey County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 39 |
| I-35 | 6 |
| 4Th | 2 |
| Old 50 Hwy | 2 |
| Underwood | 2 |
| 13Th | 1 |
| 16Th | 1 |
| 20Th | 1 |
Avon Township, Coffey County at a glance
| Population | 167 |
| Land area | 30.9 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66857) | $62,143 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coffey 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +35% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -24% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Avon Township, Coffey County
How common are truck crashes in Avon Township, Coffey County?
Coffey County has had 117 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Avon Township, Coffey County?
The worst month is November: 13.7% of truck crashes in Coffey County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Avon Township, Coffey County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Coffey County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Avon Township, Coffey County compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 115.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coffey County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Avon Township, Coffey County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.