Greenwood Township, Franklin County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenwood Township, Franklin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenwood Township, Franklin County and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 302 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Kansas
Franklin County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.7% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Franklin County sits below Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Franklin County at a glance: 1 in 147 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 302 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 80 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Greenwood Township, Franklin County since 2015, this page uses Franklin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
74% of truck crash reports in Franklin 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, 12.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
15.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Sand Creek Rd (1) and US-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Greenwood Township, Franklin County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.1% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 3 |
| Sand Creek Rd | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 187 |
| John Brown | 5 |
| 23Rd | 4 |
| Sand Creek | 4 |
| Rock Creek | 3 |
| Princeton | 3 |
| Int 35 | 3 |
| I-35 | 3 |
Greenwood Township, Franklin County at a glance
| Population | 396 |
| Land area | 30.4 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66076) | $73,945 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66076) | $194,385 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 18 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | -9% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 24 | +50% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | +15% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 28. 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 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenwood Township, Franklin County
How common are truck crashes in Greenwood Township, Franklin County?
302 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 80 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Greenwood Township, Franklin County?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Greenwood: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greenwood Township, Franklin County?
January has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greenwood Township, Franklin County?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Greenwood Township, Franklin County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 101.0 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Greenwood Township, Franklin 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.