Eudora, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eudora: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eudora and Douglas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Douglas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Kansas
Douglas County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.9 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 65% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 38% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Douglas County has lower values than Kansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Douglas County at a glance: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.5%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 420 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 88 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Eudora since 2015, this page uses Douglas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
47% of truck crash reports in Douglas County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% 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 (3). It is followed by CR-222ND St (1), SR-10 (1) and US-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Their busiest month is December, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.5, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Eudora fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| CR-222ND St | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 98 |
| I070Kta | 42 |
| 23Rd | 12 |
| Kentucky | 5 |
| Wakarusa | 4 |
| Lakeview | 3 |
| Iowa | 3 |
| I-70 | 3 |
Eudora at a glance
| Population | 6,564 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,016 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66025) | $114,868 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66025) | $298,171 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 25 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 29 | +18% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 39 | +32% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 38 | -1% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eudora
How many truck accidents are there in Eudora?
420 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 88 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Eudora?
I-70 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eudora since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Eudora?
The worst month is December: 12.4% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Eudora?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Eudora compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 29.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eudora?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.