Lyon County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lyon 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
9 of 459 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lyon County compares with Kansas
Lyon County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lyon County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 119.9 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.6% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Lyon County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Lyon County: January worst month: 16.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Lyon County has recorded 459 truck crashes since 2015, with 112 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.6% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-50 (2), I-335 (1) and Road 30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Lyon County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lyon County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 5 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| I-335 | 1 |
| Road 30 | 1 |
| US-56 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lyon County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 157 |
| I-335 | 71 |
| I335Kta | 16 |
| I-35 | 10 |
| I035Kta | 10 |
| Road Y5 | 6 |
| South | 6 |
| Weaver | 5 |
Lyon County at a glance
| Population | 32,520 |
| Land area | 847.5 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,812 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lyon 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 | 26 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +17% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 29 | -3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 47 | +59% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lyon County
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Questions fleets ask about Lyon County
How many truck accidents are there in Lyon County?
Lyon County has had 459 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 112 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lyon County?
I-35 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Lyon County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lyon County?
Truck crashes in Lyon County peak in January, with 16.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lyon County?
Since 2015, Lyon County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Lyon County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lyon County has 119.9 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lyon 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.