Liberty Township, Cowley County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Cowley County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty Township, Cowley County and Cowley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cowley County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 200 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cowley County compares with Kansas
Cowley County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cowley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cowley County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.1 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.3% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Cowley County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Cowley County: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Overview
Cowley County has recorded 200 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Liberty Township, Cowley County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cowley County numbers.
64% of truck crash reports in Cowley County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015 were spread across roads: US-160 (2), Grouse Creek Rd (1) and US-166 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Liberty Township, Cowley County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Cowley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 2 |
| Grouse Creek Rd | 1 |
| US-166 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cowley County) |
|---|---|
| Summit | 8 |
| 202Nd | 6 |
| 21St | 6 |
| Chestnut | 5 |
| 32Nd | 5 |
| 92Nd | 3 |
| 71St | 3 |
| 101St | 2 |
Liberty Township, Cowley County at a glance
| Population | 156 |
| Land area | 48.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67038) | $55,699 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67038) | $87,971 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cowley 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 12 | -8% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | +46% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | -4% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty Township, Cowley County
How many truck accidents are there in Liberty Township, Cowley County?
Since 2015, 200 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cowley County (50 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Liberty Township, Cowley County?
December has the most truck crashes in Cowley County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Liberty Township, Cowley County?
Since 2015, Cowley County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Liberty Township, Cowley County compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 52.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cowley County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Liberty Township, Cowley 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.