Buckeye Township, Ellis County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buckeye Township, Ellis County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buckeye 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 |
Ellis County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Ellis County: 14.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.3% in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 215 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ellis County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Buckeye Township, Ellis County since 2015; patterns below come from Ellis County as a whole.
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%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Buckeye since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (2), 210th Ave (1) and US-183 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Buckeye Township, Ellis County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Ellis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| 210th Ave | 1 |
| US-183 | 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 |
Buckeye Township, Ellis County at a glance
| Population | 1,133 |
| Land area | 392.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buckeye Township, Ellis County
How many truck crashes happen in Buckeye Township, Ellis County?
Ellis County has had 215 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Buckeye Township, Ellis County?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Ellis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Buckeye Township, Ellis County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ellis County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Buckeye 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 Buckeye Township, Ellis County?
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.