Grant County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grant 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
1 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Kansas
Grant County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.5 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 18.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 1.8% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 88% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.7% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Grant County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Grant County: 18.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Grant County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 73 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (16.1%).
3.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Grant County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-160 (2), CR-10 (1) and CR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Grant County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.1% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Grant County) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 2 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| CR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 3 |
| Colorado | 3 |
| Road K | 2 |
| Cr 5 | 1 |
| Grant Co | 1 |
| Illinois | 1 |
| Road 6 | 1 |
Grant County at a glance
| Population | 7,097 |
| Land area | 574.8 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,923 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +11% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | +25% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -42% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Grant County
ZIP codes in Grant County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Grant County
How many truck crashes happen in Grant County?
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grant County (22 injured, 10 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Grant County?
Truck crashes in Grant County peak in March, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Grant County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Grant County compare with Kansas?
Grant County records 70.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Grant County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.