Enterprise, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Enterprise: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Enterprise and Dickinson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dickinson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 185 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dickinson County compares with Kansas
Dickinson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dickinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dickinson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.9% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Dickinson County has lower values than Kansas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Enterprise: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Enterprise: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dickinson County. They injured 54 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Enterprise since 2015; patterns below come from Dickinson County as a whole.
65% of truck crash reports in Dickinson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
8.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Enterprise with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-1400 Ave (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Enterprise fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dickinson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Dickinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| CR-1400 Ave | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dickinson County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 60 |
| I-70 | 18 |
| Buckeye | 11 |
| SR-15 | 8 |
| Fair | 6 |
| Eden | 4 |
| Rain | 3 |
| Old Hwy 40 | 3 |
Enterprise at a glance
| Population | 710 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,060 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67441) | $65,536 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67441) | $105,778 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dickinson 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +21% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +25% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 19 | +44% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Enterprise
How many truck accidents are there in Enterprise?
Dickinson County has had 185 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Enterprise?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Enterprise: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Enterprise?
The worst month is September: 10.8% of truck crashes in Dickinson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Enterprise?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dickinson County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Enterprise compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Dickinson County records 88.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Enterprise?
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.