Mound Valley, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mound Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mound Valley 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Labette County: 9.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Labette County. They injured 45 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
Mound Valley had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Labette County numbers.
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
November has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mound Valley since 2015 were spread across roads: US-169 (2), CR-BROWN Rd (1) and US-160 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Mound Valley fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Labette County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Labette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 2 |
| CR-BROWN Rd | 1 |
| US-160 | 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 |
Mound Valley at a glance
| Population | 349 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 544 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67354) | $46,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67354) | $65,016 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mound Valley
How many truck crashes happen in Mound Valley?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Labette County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 45 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mound Valley?
November has the most truck crashes in Labette County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mound Valley?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Labette County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Mound Valley compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Labette County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mound Valley?
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.