Pottawatomie Township, Franklin County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pottawatomie Township, Franklin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pottawatomie 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Kansas, Franklin County is lower 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 302 truck crashes since 2015, with 80 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pottawatomie 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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Pottawatomie.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Pottawatomie Township, Franklin County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 15.1% 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Pottawatomie Township, Franklin County at a glance
| Population | 602 |
| Land area | 38.6 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66042) | $67,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66042) | $198,921 |
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. 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 Pottawatomie Township, Franklin County
How many truck accidents are there in Pottawatomie Township, Franklin County?
Since 2015, 302 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (80 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pottawatomie Township, Franklin County?
January has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pottawatomie Township, Franklin County?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Pottawatomie Township, Franklin County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 101.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pottawatomie 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.