Lincoln Township, Ellsworth County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Township, Ellsworth County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Ellsworth County: 13.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lincoln Township, Ellsworth County since 2015; patterns below come from Ellsworth County as a whole.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for 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 Lincoln with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-14 (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Lincoln Township, Ellsworth County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-156 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 20.6% 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 Ellsworth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-156 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 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 |
Lincoln Township, Ellsworth County at a glance
| Population | 49 |
| Land area | 36.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
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 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 Lincoln Township, Ellsworth County
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Ellsworth County?
170 truck crashes have been reported in Ellsworth County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 69 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lincoln Township, Ellsworth County?
SR-156 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Ellsworth County?
January has the most truck crashes in Ellsworth County, 17.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lincoln Township, Ellsworth County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Ellsworth County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Ellsworth County compare with Kansas?
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 Lincoln 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.