Empire Township, McPherson County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Empire Township, McPherson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Empire Township, McPherson County and McPherson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McPherson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 248 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McPherson County compares with Kansas
McPherson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McPherson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McPherson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.7 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
McPherson County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in McPherson County: 1 in 118 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 248 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McPherson County. They injured 84 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Empire Township, McPherson County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McPherson County numbers.
78% of truck crash reports in McPherson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Empire happened on 14th Ave (1), I-135 (1), SR-153 (1) and US-56 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Empire Township, McPherson County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McPherson County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McPherson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 14th Ave | 1 |
| I-135 | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| US-56 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McPherson County) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 86 |
| 14Th | 6 |
| 17Th | 6 |
| Old 81 Hwy | 3 |
| Moccasin | 3 |
| Limestone | 3 |
| 22Nd | 2 |
| 27Th | 2 |
Empire Township, McPherson County at a glance
| Population | 1,313 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67443) | $88,938 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67443) | $220,576 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McPherson 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 | 19 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 18 | -6% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 20 | +12% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | +12% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Empire Township, McPherson County
How many truck accidents are there in Empire Township, McPherson County?
McPherson County has had 248 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in Empire Township, McPherson County?
Truck crashes in McPherson County peak in January, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Empire Township, McPherson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in McPherson County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Empire Township, McPherson County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, McPherson County has 70.7 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Empire Township, McPherson 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.