Marion County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion 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 150 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Kansas
Marion County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Marion County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marion County: 11.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 150 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 68 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
5.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Marion County since 2015: US-50 (4), US-56 (4), D St (1) and US-77 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Marion County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 4 |
| US-56 | 4 |
| D St | 1 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| Pawnee | 4 |
| 190Th | 2 |
| Falcon | 2 |
| I-135 | 2 |
| Sunflower | 2 |
| 110Th | 1 |
| 120Th | 1 |
| 130Th | 1 |
Marion County at a glance
| Population | 11,670 |
| Land area | 944.3 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,117 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 15 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | +0% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 11 | -23% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 14 | +29% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Marion County
ZIP codes in Marion County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Marion County
How many truck crashes happen in Marion County?
Marion County has had 150 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in Marion County?
October has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Marion County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Marion County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 110.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Marion 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.