Winona, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winona: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winona and Logan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Logan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Logan County compares with Kansas
Logan County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 263.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 4.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 73% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kansas, Logan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Logan County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Logan County has recorded 85 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Winona since 2015, this page uses Logan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
64% of truck crash reports in Logan County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.4% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 17.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Winona since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Logan County.
Route planning tips for Winona fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan County.
- With 12.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Logan 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 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 7 |
| Apache Acre | 2 |
| Co Rd 2 | 1 |
| Co Rd 410 | 1 |
| County Rd Fort Fox | 1 |
| Freeman | 1 |
| Gold | 1 |
| U40 Hwy | 1 |
Winona at a glance
| Population | 184 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 705 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67747) | $74,583 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | -20% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 9 | +56% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 7 | -22% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Winona
How many truck crashes happen in Winona?
85 truck crashes have been reported in Logan County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 36 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Winona?
The worst month is June: 14.1% of truck crashes in Logan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Winona?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Logan County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Winona compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Logan County has 263.2 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Winona?
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.