Jefferson Township, Dickinson County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Dickinson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson 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 |
Compared with Kansas, Dickinson County is lower on 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 Dickinson County: 1 in 91 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
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.
Jefferson Township, Dickinson County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Dickinson County numbers.
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%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015: SR-15 (2) and CR-1400 Ave (1). No single road stands out.
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 Jefferson Township, Dickinson County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dickinson County.
- 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 Dickinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| CR-1400 Ave | 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 |
Jefferson Township, Dickinson County at a glance
| Population | 189 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67451) | $51,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67451) | $124,120 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Dickinson County
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Dickinson County?
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dickinson County (54 injured, 11 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Township, Dickinson County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dickinson County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jefferson Township, Dickinson County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Dickinson County has 88.4 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jefferson 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.