Grenola, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grenola: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grenola and Elk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Elk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Elk County compares with Kansas
Elk County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elk County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 182.9 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Elk County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Elk County: December worst month: 16.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Elk County has recorded 50 truck crashes since 2015, with 13 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 82 days.
Grenola had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Elk County numbers.
82% of truck crash reports in Elk County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 16.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Grenola.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.0% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Grenola fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Elk 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 Elk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elk County) |
|---|---|
| Limestone | 2 |
| Rd29A | 2 |
| K-99 Milepost 39.9 | 1 |
| Rd 28 | 1 |
| Road 4 | 1 |
Grenola at a glance
| Population | 149 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 320 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67346) | $76,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67346) | $74,817 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elk 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +1% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -27% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | -2% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grenola
How many truck accidents are there in Grenola?
Elk County has had 50 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 13 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Grenola?
December has the most truck crashes in Elk County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Grenola?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Elk County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Grenola compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Elk County has 182.9 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Grenola?
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.