Jackson Township, Geary County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Geary County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Geary County and Geary County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Geary County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Kansas, Geary County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Geary County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 217 crashes involving commercial trucks in Geary County since 2015: 86 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
Jackson Township, Geary County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Geary County numbers.
34% of truck crash reports in Geary County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson happened on I-70 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Geary County.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Geary County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Geary County.
- 11.2% 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
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 Geary County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 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 |
Jackson Township, Geary County at a glance
| Population | 71 |
| Land area | 40.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66502) | $54,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66502) | $221,255 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Geary County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, Geary County?
217 truck crashes have been reported in Geary County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 86 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Township, Geary County?
April has the most truck crashes in Geary County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Township, Geary County?
Since 2015, Geary County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson Township, Geary County compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 52.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Geary County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson Township, 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.