Greensburg, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greensburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greensburg and Kiowa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kiowa County numbers.
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.
The headline for Kiowa County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
Greensburg had 27 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kiowa County numbers.
44% of truck crash reports in Kiowa County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
13.9% 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 Greensburg since 2015: US-54 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kiowa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Greensburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kiowa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 4 |
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 |
Greensburg at a glance
| Population | 731 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 409 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67054) | $71,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67054) | $189,339 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greensburg
How many truck crashes happen in Greensburg?
129 truck crashes have been reported in Kiowa County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 59 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Greensburg?
January has the most truck crashes in Kiowa County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Greensburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Kiowa County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Greensburg compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Kiowa County has 455.3 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Greensburg?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.