Kingman County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kingman County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 97 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kingman County compares with Kansas
Kingman County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kingman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kingman County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.7 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Kingman County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Kingman County: 9.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Kingman County has recorded 97 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.1%.
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Kingman County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 10.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kingman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kingman County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 4 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kingman County) |
|---|---|
| 170Th | 2 |
| 50Th | 2 |
| 20Th | 1 |
| 60Th | 1 |
| 90Th | 1 |
| Berry | 1 |
| Main | 1 |
| Nw 170Th | 1 |
Kingman County at a glance
| Population | 6,946 |
| Land area | 863.4 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,361 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kingman 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | +24% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +20% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kingman County
ZIP codes in Kingman County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Kingman County
How common are truck crashes in Kingman County?
97 truck crashes have been reported in Kingman County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 42 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kingman County?
NHTSA data shows US-54 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Kingman County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kingman County?
October has the most truck crashes in Kingman County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kingman County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kingman County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kingman County compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 121.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kingman County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kingman County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.