Mullinville, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mullinville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mullinville 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 sits below Kansas on 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
Since 2015, 129 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kiowa County. They injured 59 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
Only 34 truck crashes were reported in Mullinville 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
January has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 46.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mullinville since 2015: US-54 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Kiowa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Mullinville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kiowa County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 2 |
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 |
Mullinville at a glance
| Population | 194 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 303 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67109) | $92,533 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67109) | $97,130 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mullinville
How many truck crashes happen in Mullinville?
Since 2015, 129 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kiowa County (59 injured, 19 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Mullinville?
Truck crashes in Kiowa County peak in January, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mullinville?
Since 2015, Kiowa County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mullinville compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 455.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kiowa County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mullinville?
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.