Logan Township, Edwards County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Logan Township, Edwards County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Logan Township, Edwards County and Edwards County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Edwards County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edwards County compares with Kansas
Edwards County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edwards County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edwards County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 263.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 4.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kansas, Edwards County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Edwards County: 1 in 79 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Edwards County has recorded 85 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Logan Township, Edwards County since 2015, this page uses Edwards County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
52% of truck crash reports in Edwards County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Logan since 2015 were spread across roads: US-50 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Logan Township, Edwards County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, 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 Edwards County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edwards County) |
|---|---|
| 10Th | 3 |
| 180Th | 2 |
| 100Th | 1 |
| 100Th Ave | 1 |
| 160Th | 1 |
| 210Th | 1 |
| 3Rd | 1 |
| Parking Lot | 1 |
Logan Township, Edwards County at a glance
| Population | 25 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67547) | $52,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67547) | $66,129 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Edwards 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -22% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +117% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -35% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Logan Township, Edwards County
How common are truck crashes in Logan Township, Edwards County?
Edwards County has had 85 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 29 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Logan Township, Edwards County?
The worst month is April: 10.6% of truck crashes in Edwards County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Logan Township, Edwards County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Edwards County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Logan Township, Edwards County compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Edwards County has 263.0 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Logan Township, Edwards County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.