North Township, Labette County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Township, Labette County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North 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 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).
The headline for Labette County: 9.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Police reported 139 crashes involving commercial trucks in Labette County since 2015: 45 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in North 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
The worst month is November with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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.
6.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-400 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come 24000 Rd (1) and US-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for North Township, 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.
- Morning starts matter: 29.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- 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 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 |
| US-59 | 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 |
North Township, Labette County at a glance
| Population | 581 |
| Land area | 31.2 sq mi |
| Density | 19 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 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Township, Labette County
How common are truck crashes in North Township, Labette County?
Labette County has had 139 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 45 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in North Township, Labette County?
US-400 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in North Township, Labette County?
Truck crashes in Labette County peak in November, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North 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 does North Township, Labette County 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Township, 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.