Wingfield, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wingfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wingfield 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 has lower values than Kansas for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Wingfield since 2015, this page uses Geary County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Wingfield with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Geary County.
Route planning tips for Wingfield 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.
- 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
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 |
Wingfield at a glance
| Population | 177 |
| Land area | 47.4 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66517) | $68,421 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66517) | $154,433 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Wingfield
How many truck crashes happen in Wingfield?
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Geary County (86 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wingfield?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wingfield since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wingfield?
The worst month is April: 11.5% of truck crashes in Geary County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wingfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Geary County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wingfield compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Geary County has 52.6 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wingfield?
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.