Newton, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newton 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 |
Harvey County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Newton: US-50 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Newton 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.
With 81 truck crashes reported in Newton since 2015, this page uses Harvey County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
12.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Newton is US-50, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-135 (2), SR-196 (2) and 1st St (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 Newton fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harvey County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 12.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| I-135 | 2 |
| SR-196 | 2 |
| 1st St | 1 |
| Frontage Rd I-135 | 1 |
| S Kansas Rd | 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 |
Newton at a glance
| Population | 18,320 |
| Land area | 14.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,234 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67117) | $87,377 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67117) | $219,916 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newton
How many truck crashes happen in Newton?
Harvey County has had 275 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Newton?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Newton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Newton?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Harvey County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Newton?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harvey County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Newton compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Harvey County records 69.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Newton?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.