Greenwood County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenwood 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 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greenwood County compares with Kansas
Greenwood County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenwood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenwood County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.8 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Greenwood County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Greenwood County: 11.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Greenwood County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 57 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.8% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
11.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
US-400 leads in Greenwood County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-54 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Greenwood County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenwood County.
- Check whether your routes use US-400, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 11.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greenwood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Greenwood County) |
|---|---|
| US-400 | 5 |
| US-54 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greenwood County) |
|---|---|
| 75Th | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| P Road | 1 |
| River | 1 |
| Virgil | 1 |
Greenwood County at a glance
| Population | 5,871 |
| Land area | 1,143.3 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,753 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenwood 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | -3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | +6% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Greenwood County
ZIP codes in Greenwood County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Greenwood County
How many truck crashes happen in Greenwood County?
114 truck crashes have been reported in Greenwood County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 57 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Greenwood County?
US-400 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Greenwood County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Greenwood County?
The worst month is February: 14.9% of truck crashes in Greenwood County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greenwood County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greenwood County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Greenwood County compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Greenwood County has 168.8 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Greenwood County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.