Harper, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harper: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harper and Harper County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harper County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Kansas, Harper County is lower 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.
The headline for 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.
Harper had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Harper County numbers.
69% of truck crash reports in Harper County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.3% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harper since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-14 (2), Ne 100 Ave (1) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Harper County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Harper fleets
- Build extra time into October 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 Harper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| Ne 100 Ave | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harper County) |
|---|---|
| 50Th | 1 |
| Main | 1 |
Harper at a glance
| Population | 1,293 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 797 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67058) | $62,121 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67058) | $105,051 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harper
How many truck accidents are there in Harper?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harper County (12 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harper?
The worst month is October: 13.5% of truck crashes in Harper County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harper?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harper County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harper compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Harper County has 85.7 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harper?
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.