Pottawatomie Township, Coffey County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pottawatomie Township, Coffey County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pottawatomie 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).
The headline for Coffey County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Coffey County has recorded 117 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pottawatomie 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 58.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pottawatomie since 2015: US-75 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Coffey County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Pottawatomie 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.
- 12.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 |
Pottawatomie Township, Coffey County at a glance
| Population | 195 |
| Land area | 53.9 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66871) | $71,094 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66871) | $153,073 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pottawatomie Township, Coffey County
How many truck accidents are there in Pottawatomie Township, Coffey County?
117 truck crashes have been reported in Coffey County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 25 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pottawatomie Township, Coffey County?
Truck crashes in Coffey County peak in November, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pottawatomie Township, Coffey County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coffey County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pottawatomie Township, Coffey County compared with Kansas?
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 Pottawatomie Township, Coffey 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.