Ford, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ford and Ford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 341 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ford County compares with Kansas
Ford County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ford County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.6% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Ford County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Ford County: 12.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Ford County has recorded 341 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 40 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Ford since 2015, this page uses Ford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
48% of truck crash reports in Ford County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
7.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ford since 2015: US-400 (2) and US-54 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Ford fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-400 | 2 |
| US-54 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ford County) |
|---|---|
| Trail | 20 |
| Wyatt Earp | 14 |
| 14Th | 5 |
| Saddle | 4 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| Spruce | 3 |
| Central | 3 |
| 2Nd | 2 |
Ford at a glance
| Population | 201 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 475 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67842) | $86,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67842) | $171,184 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ford 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 | 22 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | -5% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 29 | +36% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 31 | +7% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ford
How common are truck crashes in Ford?
Ford County has had 341 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 135 people and killing 40.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ford?
August has the most truck crashes in Ford County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Ford County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Ford compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Ford County has 86.4 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ford?
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.