Big Creek Township, Ellis County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Big Creek Township, Ellis County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Big Creek Township, Ellis County and Ellis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ellis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 215 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ellis County compares with Kansas
Ellis County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ellis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ellis County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.4% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.9% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Ellis County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kansas on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Ellis County at a glance: 14.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Overview
Ellis County has recorded 215 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Big Creek Township, Ellis County since 2015, this page uses Ellis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
79% of truck crash reports in Ellis County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-183 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-70 (2), 160th Ave (1) and 210th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Big Creek Township, Ellis County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellis County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-183; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Ellis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 4 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| 160th Ave | 1 |
| 210th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ellis County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 127 |
| Old U040 | 7 |
| 230Th | 6 |
| 130Th | 4 |
| 27Th | 4 |
| Ellis | 4 |
| U183 Bypass | 4 |
| Toulon | 3 |
Big Creek Township, Ellis County at a glance
| Population | 2,610 |
| Land area | 218.3 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67601) | $61,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67601) | $226,599 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ellis 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 | 13 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 18 | +36% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 19 | +5% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 20 | +9% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Big Creek Township, Ellis County
How many truck accidents are there in Big Creek Township, Ellis County?
215 truck crashes have been reported in Ellis County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 53 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Big Creek Township, Ellis County?
Since 2015, US-183 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Big Creek: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Big Creek Township, Ellis County?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Ellis County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Big Creek Township, Ellis County?
Since 2015, Ellis County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Big Creek Township, Ellis County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 65.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ellis County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Big Creek Township, Ellis County?
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.