Labette County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Labette 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
3 of 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Labette County compares with Kansas
Labette County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Labette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Labette County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.5 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Labette County sits below Kansas on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Labette County at a glance: 9.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Labette County has recorded 139 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
6.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Labette County is US-400, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 24000 Rd (1), CR-BROWN Rd (1) and US-166 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Labette County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-400 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Labette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Labette County) |
|---|---|
| US-400 | 6 |
| 24000 Rd | 1 |
| CR-BROWN Rd | 1 |
| US-166 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Labette County) |
|---|---|
| 16Th | 4 |
| Wallace | 3 |
| Gray | 2 |
| Main | 2 |
| Ness | 2 |
| 26Th | 1 |
| 3Rd | 1 |
| Elk | 1 |
Labette County at a glance
| Population | 19,692 |
| Land area | 645.4 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,329 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Labette 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +31% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +44% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 12 | -5% | 1.0 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Labette County
How many truck crashes happen in Labette County?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Labette County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 45 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Labette County?
Since 2015, US-400 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Labette County: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Labette County?
November has the most truck crashes in Labette County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Labette County?
Since 2015, Labette County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Labette County compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 60.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Labette County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Labette County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.