Logan Township, Gray County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Logan Township, Gray County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Logan Township, Gray County and Gray County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gray County numbers.
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 |
Gray County sits below Kansas 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.
The headline for Gray County: 1 in 169 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Gray County has recorded 176 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Logan Township, Gray County since 2015, this page uses Gray County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
40% of truck crash reports in Gray County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.8% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
6.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Logan since 2015: US-50 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Logan Township, Gray County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
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 |
Logan Township, Gray County at a glance
| Population | 183 |
| Land area | 119.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67853) | $98,309 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67853) | $168,000 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Logan Township, Gray County
How many truck accidents are there in Logan Township, Gray County?
Gray County has had 176 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Logan Township, Gray County?
June has the most truck crashes in Gray County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Logan Township, Gray County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gray County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Logan Township, Gray County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Gray County has 268.1 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Logan Township, 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.