Lansing, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lansing: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lansing and Leavenworth County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Leavenworth County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 371 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leavenworth County compares with Kansas
Leavenworth County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leavenworth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leavenworth County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 21.5% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Leavenworth County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Leavenworth County at a glance: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Leavenworth County has recorded 371 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Lansing had 23 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Leavenworth County numbers.
59% of truck crash reports in Leavenworth County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
I-435 leads within 10 miles of Lansing with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-92 (2), US-24 (2) and CR-34 Eisenhower Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Lansing fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-435; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Leavenworth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 3 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-34 Eisenhower Rd | 1 |
| Leavenworth Rd | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| US-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leavenworth County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 128 |
| I070Kta | 60 |
| Tonganoxie | 10 |
| Fairmount | 5 |
| 158Th | 5 |
| 10Th | 5 |
| Golden | 3 |
| Evans | 3 |
Lansing at a glance
| Population | 11,316 |
| Land area | 12.3 sq mi |
| Density | 920 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66043) | $103,060 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66043) | $271,306 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leavenworth 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 | 17 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 29 | +67% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 32 | +11% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 36 | +12% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lansing
How many truck crashes happen in Lansing?
Leavenworth County has had 371 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 124 people and killing 20.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lansing?
NHTSA data shows I-435 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lansing since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lansing?
The worst month is May: 9.7% of truck crashes in Leavenworth County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lansing?
Since 2015, Leavenworth County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lansing compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Leavenworth County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lansing?
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.