Garfield Township, Ellsworth County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garfield Township, Ellsworth County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Garfield 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 |
Compared with Kansas, Ellsworth County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Ellsworth County at a glance: 13.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Ellsworth County has recorded 170 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Garfield Township, Ellsworth County since 2015, this page uses Ellsworth County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Truck crashes peak in January (17.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.1% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
SR-156 leads within 10 miles of Garfield with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-70 (3).
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 Garfield Township, Ellsworth County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellsworth County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-156 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.6% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 |
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 |
Garfield Township, Ellsworth County at a glance
| Population | 48 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67439) | $73,409 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67439) | $157,628 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Garfield Township, Ellsworth County
How many truck accidents are there in Garfield Township, Ellsworth County?
Since 2015, 170 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ellsworth County (69 injured, 23 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Garfield Township, Ellsworth County?
NHTSA data shows SR-156 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Garfield since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Garfield Township, Ellsworth County?
Truck crashes in Ellsworth County peak in January, with 17.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Garfield Township, Ellsworth County?
Since 2015, Ellsworth County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Garfield Township, Ellsworth County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Ellsworth County records 237.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Garfield Township, Ellsworth 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.