Richland Township, Harvey County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Township, Harvey County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland 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 |
Harvey County has lower values than Kansas for 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.
Richland Township, Harvey County at a glance: I-135 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Richland.
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.
Richland Township, Harvey County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Harvey County numbers.
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%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in 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
I-135 leads within 10 miles of Richland with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-196 (2), US-50 (2) and 1st St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Richland Township, 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 I-135, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 12.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment 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) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 3 |
| SR-196 | 2 |
| US-50 | 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 |
Richland Township, Harvey County at a glance
| Population | 380 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67154) | $67,813 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richland Township, Harvey County
How common are truck crashes in Richland Township, Harvey County?
275 truck crashes have been reported in Harvey County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 97 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Richland Township, Harvey County?
NHTSA data shows I-135 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland 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 Richland Township, Harvey County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harvey County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Richland Township, Harvey County compare with Kansas?
Harvey County records 69.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Richland Township, 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.