Valley Township, Hodgeman County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley Township, Hodgeman County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valley Township, Hodgeman County and Hodgeman County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hodgeman County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hodgeman County compares with Kansas
Hodgeman County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hodgeman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hodgeman County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 304.3 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 5.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.1% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 28% below the state |
| After dark | 19.6% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Hodgeman County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hodgeman County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 56 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hodgeman County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 72 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Valley Township, Hodgeman County since 2015, this page uses Hodgeman County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
43% of truck crash reports in Hodgeman County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 1.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Valley since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-156 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hodgeman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Valley Township, Hodgeman County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Hodgeman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-156 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hodgeman County) |
|---|---|
| 228Rd | 1 |
| T Rd | 1 |
Valley Township, Hodgeman County at a glance
| Population | 47 |
| Land area | 71.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67854) | $57,104 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67854) | $98,022 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hodgeman 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +24% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | +36% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -15% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Valley Township, Hodgeman County
How common are truck crashes in Valley Township, Hodgeman County?
Hodgeman County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Valley Township, Hodgeman County?
July has the most truck crashes in Hodgeman County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Valley Township, Hodgeman County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hodgeman County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Valley Township, Hodgeman County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hodgeman County has 304.3 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Valley Township, Hodgeman 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.