Highland Township, Harvey County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Highland Township, Harvey County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Highland Township, Harvey County and Harvey County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harvey County numbers.
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.
Harvey County at a glance: 22.7% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 15.2% in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 275 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harvey County since 2015: 97 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Highland Township, Harvey County since 2015; patterns below come from Harvey County as a whole.
53% of truck crash reports in Harvey County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Highland since 2015 were spread across roads: I-135 (2), US-50 (2), 1st St (1), Frontage Rd I-135 (1) and W 108th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Highland Township, Harvey County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 12.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Harvey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| 1st St | 1 |
| Frontage Rd I-135 | 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 |
Highland Township, Harvey County at a glance
| Population | 374 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67151) | $55,313 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67151) | $245,534 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Highland Township, Harvey County
How many truck crashes happen in Highland Township, Harvey County?
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harvey County (97 injured, 18 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Highland Township, Harvey County?
January has the most truck crashes in Harvey County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Highland Township, Harvey County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Harvey County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does Highland Township, Harvey County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Harvey County has 69.2 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Highland Township, Harvey 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.