Valley Township, Kingman County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley Township, Kingman County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valley 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Kingman County: 9.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Valley 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
Truck crashes peak in October (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
10.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Valley since 2015: SR-14 (2) and SR-2 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Valley Township, Kingman County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 10.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 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 |
Valley Township, Kingman County at a glance
| Population | 80 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2 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 |
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. 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 Valley Township, Kingman County
How common are truck crashes in Valley Township, Kingman County?
Kingman County has had 97 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 42 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Valley Township, Kingman County?
The worst month is October: 13.4% of truck crashes in Kingman County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Valley Township, Kingman County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kingman County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Valley Township, Kingman County compare with Kansas?
Kingman County records 121.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Valley 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.