Garfield Township, Dickinson County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garfield Township, Dickinson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Garfield Township, Dickinson County 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Garfield Township, Dickinson County: I-70 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Garfield.
Overview
Dickinson County has recorded 185 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Garfield Township, Dickinson County since 2015, this page uses Dickinson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Truck crashes peak in September (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-1400 Ave (1), E Old 40 Hwy (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 Garfield Township, Dickinson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dickinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| CR-1400 Ave | 1 |
| E Old 40 Hwy | 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 |
Garfield Township, Dickinson County at a glance
| Population | 190 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67410) | $65,855 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67410) | $156,423 |
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 Garfield Township, Dickinson County
How many truck accidents are there in Garfield Township, Dickinson County?
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dickinson County (54 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Garfield Township, Dickinson County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Garfield since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Garfield Township, Dickinson County?
Truck crashes in Dickinson County peak in September, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Garfield Township, Dickinson County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dickinson County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Garfield Township, Dickinson County compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 88.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dickinson County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Garfield Township, Dickinson 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.