Union Township, Kingman County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Kingman County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 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 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 97 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kingman County since 2015: 42 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 43 days.
Union Township, Kingman County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kingman County numbers.
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%.
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union since 2015 were spread across roads: US-54 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Union Township, Kingman County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kingman County.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.8% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (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 |
Union Township, Kingman County at a glance
| Population | 58 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 9 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 Union Township, Kingman County
How many truck accidents are there in Union Township, Kingman County?
Kingman County has had 97 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 42 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union Township, Kingman County?
Truck crashes in Kingman County peak in October, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Union Township, Kingman County?
Since 2015, Kingman County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Union Township, Kingman County compare 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 Union Township, Kingman 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.