Belmont Township, Kingman County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Belmont Township, Kingman County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Belmont Township, Kingman County and Kingman County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kingman County numbers.
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 sits below Kansas on 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.
Kingman County at a glance: 9.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Kingman County has recorded 97 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 43 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Belmont Township, Kingman County since 2015, this page uses Kingman County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
70% of truck crash reports in Kingman County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.8% 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 Belmont happened on US-54 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Belmont Township, Kingman County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 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 Kingman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 3 |
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 |
Belmont Township, Kingman County at a glance
| Population | 41 |
| Land area | 36.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67142) | $84,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67142) | $93,392 |
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 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 Belmont Township, Kingman County
How many truck crashes happen in Belmont Township, Kingman County?
Since 2015, 97 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kingman County (42 injured, 11 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Belmont Township, Kingman County?
October has the most truck crashes in Kingman County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Belmont Township, Kingman County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Kingman County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Belmont Township, Kingman County compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 121.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kingman County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Belmont Township, 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.