Harper County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harper 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
0 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harper County compares with Kansas
Harper County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harper County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.7 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 100% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Harper County sits below Kansas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Harper County: 13.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Harper County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 12 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 79 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.3% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 15.4% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Harper County is SR-14, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Ne 100 Ave (1), SR-2 (1) and Se 70 Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Harper County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Harper County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-14 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Harper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Harper County) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| Ne 100 Ave | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| Se 70 Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harper County) |
|---|---|
| 50Th | 1 |
| Main | 1 |
Harper County at a glance
| Population | 5,413 |
| Land area | 801.3 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,035 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harper 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +4% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +57% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -42% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Harper County
ZIP codes in Harper County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Harper County
How common are truck crashes in Harper County?
Harper County has had 52 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 12 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Harper County?
SR-14 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Harper County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harper County?
October has the most truck crashes in Harper County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harper County?
Since 2015, Harper County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harper County compared with Kansas?
Harper County records 85.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Harper 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.