Freedom Township, Ellis County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Freedom Township, Ellis County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Freedom 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. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Ellis County at a glance: 14.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Overview
Ellis County has recorded 215 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Freedom 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
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (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.
Road surface: 14.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Freedom happened on US-183 (2); no road leads clearly.
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 Freedom Township, Ellis County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellis County.
- With 14.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 2 |
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 |
Freedom Township, Ellis County at a glance
| Population | 491 |
| Land area | 99.3 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67660) | $21,397 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Freedom Township, Ellis County
How many truck accidents are there in Freedom Township, Ellis County?
Since 2015, 215 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ellis County (53 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Freedom Township, Ellis County?
January has the most truck crashes in Ellis County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Freedom Township, Ellis County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ellis County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Freedom Township, Ellis County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Ellis County has 65.2 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Freedom 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.