Kiowa County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kiowa 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
0 of 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kiowa County compares with Kansas
Kiowa County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kiowa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kiowa County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 455.3 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 7.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Kiowa County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Kiowa County at a glance: 14.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 129 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kiowa County since 2015: 59 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Kiowa County is US-54, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kiowa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Kiowa County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-54; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 13.9% 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 Kiowa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kiowa County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 7 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kiowa County) |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 4 |
| 17Th | 3 |
| 10Th | 3 |
| 47Th Ave | 1 |
| Ave | 1 |
| County Rd 47 | 1 |
| Cr 51 | 1 |
| Illinios | 1 |
Kiowa County at a glance
| Population | 2,436 |
| Land area | 722.6 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,119 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kiowa 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 | 7 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | +16% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +16% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | +28% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 12 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kiowa County
ZIP codes in Kiowa County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Kiowa County
How many truck accidents are there in Kiowa County?
129 truck crashes have been reported in Kiowa County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 59 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kiowa County?
NHTSA data shows US-54 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Kiowa County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kiowa County?
January has the most truck crashes in Kiowa County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kiowa County?
Since 2015, Kiowa County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kiowa County compared with Kansas?
Kiowa County records 455.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kiowa 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.