Jefferson Township, Geary County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Geary County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson 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 |
Geary County sits below Kansas 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.
Geary County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Geary County. They injured 86 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
Jefferson 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
Truck crashes peak in April (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jefferson is I-70, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-77 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Geary County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Jefferson Township, Geary County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Geary County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.2% 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 Geary County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| US-77 | 3 |
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 |
Jefferson Township, Geary County at a glance
| Population | 2,071 |
| Land area | 47.2 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66441) | $59,522 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66441) | $175,520 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Jefferson Township, Geary County
How many truck crashes happen in Jefferson Township, Geary County?
217 truck crashes have been reported in Geary County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 86 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jefferson Township, Geary County?
I-70 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Geary County?
The worst month is April: 11.5% of truck crashes in Geary County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Township, Geary County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Geary County has 52.6 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jefferson Township, Geary County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.