Pleasant Township, Lincoln County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pleasant Township, Lincoln County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pleasant Township, Lincoln County and Lincoln County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lincoln County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lincoln County compares with Kansas
Lincoln County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.8 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 69% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Lincoln County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Lincoln County at a glance: January worst month: 19.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 68 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 62 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pleasant Township, Lincoln County since 2015; patterns below come from Lincoln County as a whole.
84% of truck crash reports in Lincoln County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Pleasant since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lincoln County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Pleasant Township, Lincoln County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 42 |
| 150Th | 1 |
| 220Th | 1 |
| 60Th | 1 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| Rest Area | 1 |
Pleasant Township, Lincoln County at a glance
| Population | 408 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67481) | $55,685 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67481) | $118,537 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 5 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 6 | +23% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | +10% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | -17% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pleasant Township, Lincoln County
How common are truck crashes in Pleasant Township, Lincoln County?
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (27 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pleasant Township, Lincoln County?
January has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 19.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pleasant Township, Lincoln County?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pleasant Township, Lincoln County compare with Kansas?
Lincoln County records 201.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pleasant Township, Lincoln County?
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.