Harvey County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harvey 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
3 of 275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harvey County compares with Kansas
Harvey County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harvey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harvey County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kansas, Harvey County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Harvey County: US-50 most fatal truck crashes in Harvey County: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 275 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harvey County since 2015: 97 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-135 (2), SR-196 (2) and 1st St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Harvey County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harvey County.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harvey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Harvey County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| I-135 | 2 |
| SR-196 | 2 |
| 1st St | 1 |
| Frontage Rd I-135 | 1 |
| S Burmac Rd | 1 |
| S Kansas Rd | 1 |
| W 108th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harvey County) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 108 |
| US-50 | 9 |
| US-050 | 8 |
| Dutch | 6 |
| Kansas | 6 |
| Ridge | 6 |
| Halstead | 5 |
| 1St | 5 |
Harvey County at a glance
| Population | 33,642 |
| Land area | 539.8 sq mi |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,211 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harvey 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 | 19 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | -14% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 24 | +45% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 24 | +1% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Harvey County
ZIP codes in Harvey County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Harvey County
How many truck crashes happen in Harvey County?
Harvey County has had 275 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Harvey County?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Harvey County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harvey County?
January has the most truck crashes in Harvey County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harvey County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harvey County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harvey County compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 69.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harvey County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harvey 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.