Montezuma, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montezuma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Montezuma 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 has lower values than Kansas for 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.
Only 18 truck crashes were reported in Montezuma since 2015; patterns below come from Gray County as a whole.
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
June has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-56 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by 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 Montezuma fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-56 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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-56 | 4 |
| E 10 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 |
Montezuma at a glance
| Population | 994 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 979 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67867) | $67,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67867) | $193,063 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Montezuma
How many truck accidents are there in Montezuma?
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gray County (64 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Montezuma?
Since 2015, US-56 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Montezuma: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Montezuma?
Truck crashes in Gray County peak in June, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Montezuma?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gray County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Montezuma compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 268.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gray County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Montezuma?
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.