Mayetta, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mayetta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mayetta 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 |
Jackson County has lower values than Kansas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes.
Jackson County at a glance: 10.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 27 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Mayetta 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
The worst month is March with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 pm, 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
Within this area, US-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Mayetta fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 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 |
Mayetta at a glance
| Population | 359 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,951 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66509) | $65,958 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66509) | $191,350 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mayetta
How many truck crashes happen in Mayetta?
90 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mayetta?
US-75 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mayetta since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mayetta?
The worst month is March: 12.2% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mayetta?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mayetta compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 58.5 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mayetta?
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.