Troy, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Troy and Doniphan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Doniphan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Doniphan County compares with Kansas
Doniphan County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Doniphan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Doniphan County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Doniphan County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Doniphan County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Doniphan County has recorded 50 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 80 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Troy since 2015, this page uses Doniphan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
48% of truck crash reports in Doniphan County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 16.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Troy since 2015 were spread across roads: US-36 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Doniphan County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Troy fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Doniphan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Doniphan County) |
|---|---|
| Roseport | 3 |
| 160Th | 2 |
| Kansas | 1 |
| Roseport Exit | 1 |
| Tioga | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
Troy at a glance
| Population | 982 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,007 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66087) | $56,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66087) | $128,182 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Doniphan 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +15% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 6 | +22% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 4 | -23% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Troy
How many truck crashes happen in Troy?
Since 2015, 50 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Doniphan County (24 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Troy?
October has the most truck crashes in Doniphan County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Troy?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Doniphan County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Troy compare with Kansas?
Doniphan County records 60.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Troy?
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.