Linn County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Linn County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 69 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Linn County compares with Kansas
Linn County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Linn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Linn County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.8 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Linn County sits below Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Kansas on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Linn County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 69 crashes involving commercial trucks in Linn County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 59 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Linn County since 2015: SR-31 (1) and SR-7 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Linn County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 10.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Linn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Linn County) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Linn County) |
|---|---|
| County Road 1077 | 2 |
| Baskerville | 1 |
| Cr 1077 | 1 |
| Dodge | 1 |
| Earnest | 1 |
| Ellington | 1 |
| Scott | 1 |
| Valley | 1 |
Linn County at a glance
| Population | 9,841 |
| Land area | 594.1 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,093 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Linn 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +37% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | -29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +3% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Linn County
ZIP codes in Linn County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Linn County
How many truck accidents are there in Linn County?
69 truck crashes have been reported in Linn County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 39 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Linn County?
March has the most truck crashes in Linn County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Linn County?
Since 2015, Linn County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Linn County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Linn County has 62.8 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Linn 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.