Clear Creek Township, Ellsworth County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clear Creek Township, Ellsworth County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clear Creek Township, Ellsworth County and Ellsworth County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ellsworth County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 170 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ellsworth County compares with Kansas
Ellsworth County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ellsworth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ellsworth County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 237.5 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 10.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 53% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Ellsworth County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Ellsworth County: 13.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Ellsworth County has recorded 170 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
Clear Creek Township, Ellsworth County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ellsworth County numbers.
74% of truck crash reports in Ellsworth 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, 17.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 49.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-156 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-70 (3) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Clear Creek Township, Ellsworth County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-156; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ellsworth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-156 | 4 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ellsworth County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 71 |
| I-70 | 15 |
| 10Th Road | 1 |
| 11Th | 1 |
| 15Th | 1 |
| 18Th Road | 1 |
| 3Rd | 1 |
| Douglas | 1 |
Clear Creek Township, Ellsworth County at a glance
| Population | 93 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67454) | $55,938 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67454) | $90,367 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ellsworth 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 | 11 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 17 | +59% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | -5% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 15 | -9% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clear Creek Township, Ellsworth County
How common are truck crashes in Clear Creek Township, Ellsworth County?
Ellsworth County has had 170 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clear Creek Township, Ellsworth County?
NHTSA data shows SR-156 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clear Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clear Creek Township, Ellsworth County?
The worst month is January: 17.6% of truck crashes in Ellsworth County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clear Creek Township, Ellsworth County?
Since 2015, Ellsworth County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Clear Creek Township, Ellsworth County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ellsworth County has 237.5 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clear Creek Township, Ellsworth 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.