Valley Township, Ellsworth County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley Township, Ellsworth County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valley 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 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
Police reported 170 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ellsworth County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
Valley 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
The worst month is January with 17.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Valley since 2015: Ne 130th Ave (1), SR-15 (1) and SR-156 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Valley Township, Ellsworth County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most 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
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) |
|---|---|
| Ne 130th Ave | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 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 |
Valley Township, Ellsworth County at a glance
| Population | 458 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67427) | $49,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67427) | $58,882 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Valley Township, Ellsworth County
How common are truck crashes in Valley Township, Ellsworth County?
Since 2015, 170 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ellsworth County (69 injured, 23 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Valley Township, Ellsworth County?
January has the most truck crashes in Ellsworth County, 17.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Valley Township, Ellsworth County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Ellsworth County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Valley 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 Valley 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.