Geary County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Geary County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 217 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Geary County compares with Kansas
Geary County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Geary County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Geary County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.8% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Geary County sits below Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Geary County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Geary County has recorded 217 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads in Geary County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-77 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Geary County.
Route planning tips for Geary County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Geary County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.2% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Geary County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Geary County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| US-77 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Geary County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 106 |
| I-70 | 44 |
| US-77 | 5 |
| Chestnut | 4 |
| Mcfarland | 3 |
| 8Th | 3 |
| 6Th | 2 |
| Humboldt Creek | 2 |
Geary County at a glance
| Population | 35,459 |
| Land area | 384.7 sq mi |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,229 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Geary 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 | 10 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | +44% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 18 | +24% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 18 | +1% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Geary County
ZIP codes in Geary County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Geary County
How many truck crashes happen in Geary County?
Geary County has had 217 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 12.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Geary County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Geary County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Geary County?
Truck crashes in Geary County peak in April, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Geary County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Geary County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Geary County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 52.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Geary County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Geary 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.