Lincoln Township, Franklin County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Township, Franklin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln 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 has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Franklin County: 1 in 147 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 302 truck crashes since 2015, with 80 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lincoln 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
Truck crashes peak in January (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Lincoln with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. 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 Lincoln Township, Franklin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
Lincoln Township, Franklin County at a glance
| Population | 896 |
| Land area | 29.4 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66067) | $77,255 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66067) | $191,858 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln Township, Franklin County
How many truck crashes happen in Lincoln Township, Franklin County?
Since 2015, 302 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (80 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lincoln Township, Franklin County?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lincoln: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Franklin County?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in January, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lincoln Township, Franklin County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Franklin County compare with Kansas?
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 Lincoln Township, Franklin County?
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.