Pleasant Township, Coffey County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pleasant Township, Coffey County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pleasant 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Coffey County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Coffey County has recorded 117 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pleasant 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%).
November through March accounts for 58.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Pleasant.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Coffey County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Pleasant Township, Coffey County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- With 12.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Pleasant Township, Coffey County at a glance
| Population | 258 |
| Land area | 60.0 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66854) | $96,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66854) | $92,137 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pleasant Township, Coffey County
How many truck accidents are there in Pleasant 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 Pleasant 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 Pleasant Township, Coffey County?
Since 2015, Coffey County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pleasant Township, Coffey County compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Coffey County has 115.0 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pleasant 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.