Haviland, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Haviland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Haviland 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 |
Compared with Kansas, Kiowa County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Kiowa County: 14.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Kiowa County has recorded 129 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Haviland since 2015; patterns below come from Kiowa County as a whole.
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
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Within this area, US-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kiowa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Haviland fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kiowa County.
- Look at alternatives to US-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Haviland at a glance
| Population | 666 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,354 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67059) | $73,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67059) | $112,393 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Haviland
How common are truck crashes in Haviland?
129 truck crashes have been reported in Kiowa County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 59 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Haviland?
Since 2015, US-54 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Haviland: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Haviland?
January has the most truck crashes in Kiowa County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Haviland?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kiowa County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Haviland 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 Haviland?
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.