Neosho Township, Coffey County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Neosho Township, Coffey County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Neosho 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 |
Coffey County has lower values than Kansas for 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).
What stands out in Coffey County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Neosho 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
Truck crashes peak in November (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 58.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
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 Neosho happened on US-75 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Coffey County.
Route planning tips for Neosho Township, Coffey County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Coffey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 2 |
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 |
Neosho Township, Coffey County at a glance
| Population | 118 |
| Land area | 47.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2 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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Neosho Township, Coffey County
How many truck accidents are there in Neosho Township, Coffey County?
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coffey County (25 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Neosho Township, Coffey County?
November has the most truck crashes in Coffey County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Neosho Township, Coffey County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Coffey County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Neosho Township, Coffey County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Coffey County records 115.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Neosho Township, Coffey 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.