Liberty Township, Labette County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Labette County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty Township, Labette County and Labette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Labette County numbers.
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 has lower values than Kansas for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Labette County: 9.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Labette County has recorded 139 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Liberty Township, Labette County since 2015, this page uses Labette County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
73% of truck crash reports in Labette County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Liberty is US-400, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 24000 Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Liberty Township, Labette County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Labette County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-400; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-400 | 6 |
| 24000 Rd | 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 |
Liberty Township, Labette County at a glance
| Population | 422 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67357) | $56,438 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67357) | $100,563 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty Township, Labette County
How many truck accidents are there in Liberty Township, Labette County?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Labette County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 45 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Liberty Township, Labette County?
Since 2015, US-400 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Liberty Township, Labette County?
Truck crashes in Labette County peak in November, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Liberty Township, Labette County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Labette County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Liberty Township, Labette County compare with Kansas?
Labette County records 60.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Liberty Township, Labette 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.