Gray County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gray 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 176 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gray County compares with Kansas
Gray County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gray County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gray County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 268.1 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 24.3% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kansas, Gray County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Gray County: 1 in 169 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 176 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gray County since 2015: 64 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 30.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
6.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
US-56 leads in Gray County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-50 (2), 20 Rd (1) and E 10 Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Gray County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-56, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Gray County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gray County) |
|---|---|
| US-56 | 4 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| 20 Rd | 1 |
| E 10 Rd | 1 |
| M Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gray County) |
|---|---|
| Ave A | 2 |
| Ford | 2 |
| Main | 2 |
| 5Th | 1 |
| Aztec | 1 |
| Ford Ensign | 1 |
| G Road | 1 |
| Gray County Rd 12 | 1 |
Gray County at a glance
| Population | 5,730 |
| Land area | 868.9 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,497 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gray 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +15% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 13 | +51% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 17 | +27% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gray County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gray County
How many truck crashes happen in Gray County?
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gray County (64 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gray County?
US-56 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Gray County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gray County?
Truck crashes in Gray County peak in June, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gray County?
Since 2015, Gray County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gray County compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Gray County has 268.1 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gray 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.