Hoyt, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hoyt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hoyt and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Kansas
Jackson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.5 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kansas, Jackson County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Jackson County: 10.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 27 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Hoyt since 2015; patterns below come from Jackson County as a whole.
60% of truck crash reports in Jackson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 7–8 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hoyt since 2015: US-75 (3) and SR-4 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Hoyt fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| 4Th | 3 |
| 110Th | 2 |
| 166Th | 2 |
| 190Th | 2 |
| Arizona | 2 |
| I-070 | 2 |
| 254Th | 1 |
| Idaho | 1 |
Hoyt at a glance
| Population | 596 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,271 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66440) | $97,109 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66440) | $242,487 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +47% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +30% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 8 | -4% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hoyt
How many truck crashes happen in Hoyt?
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (27 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hoyt?
The worst month is March: 12.2% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hoyt?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hoyt compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 58.5 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hoyt?
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.