Buffalo Township, Jewell County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buffalo Township, Jewell County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buffalo Township, Jewell County and Jewell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jewell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jewell County compares with Kansas
Jewell County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jewell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jewell County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 147.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 10.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 54% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 58% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 23.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 45% below the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kansas, Jewell County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Jewell County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Jewell County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 17 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 85 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Buffalo Township, Jewell County since 2015; patterns below come from Jewell County as a whole.
57% of truck crash reports in Jewell County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 17.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.1%.
November through March accounts for 23.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Buffalo happened on Q Rd W (1) and US-36 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jewell County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Buffalo Township, Jewell County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, 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 Jewell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Q Rd W | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jewell County) |
|---|---|
| Birch | 2 |
| Diamond | 2 |
| Cedar | 1 |
Buffalo Township, Jewell County at a glance
| Population | 436 |
| Land area | 40.4 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66949) | $46,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66949) | $66,195 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jewell 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +47% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -10% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | +11% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buffalo Township, Jewell County
How many truck crashes happen in Buffalo Township, Jewell County?
Since 2015, 47 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jewell County (17 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Buffalo Township, Jewell County?
The worst month is April: 17.0% of truck crashes in Jewell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Buffalo Township, Jewell County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jewell County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Buffalo Township, Jewell County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jewell County has 147.4 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Buffalo Township, Jewell 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.