Wilson Township, Marion County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilson Township, Marion County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilson Township, Marion County and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
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 |
Marion County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marion County: 11.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 68 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
Wilson Township, Marion County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Marion County numbers.
79% of truck crash reports in Marion County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wilson is US-50, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by D St (1), US-56 (1) and US-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Wilson Township, Marion County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 4 |
| D St | 1 |
| US-56 | 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 |
Wilson Township, Marion County at a glance
| Population | 201 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66861) | $60,565 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66861) | $145,559 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wilson Township, Marion County
How common are truck crashes in Wilson Township, Marion County?
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (68 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wilson Township, Marion County?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wilson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wilson Township, Marion County?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wilson Township, 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 Wilson Township, Marion County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 110.6 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wilson Township, Marion County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.