Reno Township, Leavenworth County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reno Township, Leavenworth County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Reno Township, Leavenworth County 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).
The headline for Leavenworth County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 371 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Leavenworth County. They injured 124 people and killed 20.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Reno Township, Leavenworth County since 2015; patterns below come from Leavenworth County as a whole.
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
The worst month is May with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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-70 leads within 10 miles of Reno with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Augusta Dr (1), CR-222ND St (1) and SR-10 (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 Reno Township, Leavenworth County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; 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.
- 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 Leavenworth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| Augusta Dr | 1 |
| CR-222ND St | 1 |
| SR-10 | 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 |
Reno Township, Leavenworth County at a glance
| Population | 1,478 |
| Land area | 42.7 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66052) | $82,411 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66052) | $340,052 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Reno Township, Leavenworth County
How many truck accidents are there in Reno Township, Leavenworth County?
Since 2015, 371 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Leavenworth County (124 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Reno Township, Leavenworth County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Reno: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Reno Township, Leavenworth County?
Truck crashes in Leavenworth County peak in May, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Reno Township, Leavenworth County?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leavenworth County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Reno Township, Leavenworth County compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Leavenworth County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Reno Township, Leavenworth 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.