Dresden Township, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dresden Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dresden Township 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 |
Compared with Kansas, Kingman County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Kingman County: 9.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Dresden Township 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
Truck crashes peak in October (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
US-54 leads within 10 miles of Dresden with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-61 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Dresden Township fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-54; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- With 10.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
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 |
Dresden Township at a glance
| Population | 302 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67035) | $72,991 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67035) | $115,254 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dresden Township
How common are truck crashes in Dresden Township?
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 Dresden Township?
US-54 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dresden since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dresden Township?
The worst month is October: 13.4% of truck crashes in Kingman County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dresden Township?
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 Dresden Township compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Kingman County has 121.7 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dresden Township?
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.