Lake, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake 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.
What stands out in Lake: SR-96 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake since 2015.
Overview
Harvey County has recorded 275 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lake 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
January has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lake is SR-96, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-50 (3), S Burmac Rd (1) and W 109th Rd N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Lake fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harvey County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-96, 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 4 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| S Burmac Rd | 1 |
| W 109th Rd N | 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 |
Lake at a glance
| Population | 160 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67020) | $80,680 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67020) | $128,719 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake
How many truck crashes happen in Lake?
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harvey County (97 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lake?
SR-96 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lake since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Harvey County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lake?
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 Lake compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 69.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harvey County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lake?
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.