Parsons, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parsons: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parsons 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 per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
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.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Parsons 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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-400 leads within 10 miles of Parsons with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 24000 Rd (1) and US-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Parsons fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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-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 |
Parsons at a glance
| Population | 9,328 |
| Land area | 10.6 sq mi |
| Density | 877 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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parsons
How common are truck crashes in Parsons?
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Labette County (45 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Parsons?
NHTSA data shows US-400 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Parsons since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Parsons?
Truck crashes in Labette County peak in November, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Parsons?
Since 2015, Labette County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Parsons compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Labette County has 60.5 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Parsons?
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.