Hayes Township, Dickinson County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hayes Township, Dickinson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hayes 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 Hayes Township, Dickinson County: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hayes: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dickinson County. They injured 54 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hayes 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hayes is I-70, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-15 (1) and SR-18 (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 Hayes Township, Dickinson County 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 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 |
Hayes Township, Dickinson County at a glance
| Population | 270 |
| Land area | 30.0 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67431) | $82,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67431) | $190,926 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hayes Township, Dickinson County
How many truck accidents are there in Hayes Township, Dickinson County?
185 truck crashes have been reported in Dickinson County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 54 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hayes Township, Dickinson County?
I-70 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hayes since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hayes Township, Dickinson County?
The worst month is September: 10.8% of truck crashes in Dickinson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hayes 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 Hayes Township, Dickinson County compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Dickinson County has 88.4 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hayes 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.