Lone Tree Township, McPherson County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lone Tree Township, McPherson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lone Tree 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 |
Compared with Kansas, McPherson County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
McPherson County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
Lone Tree 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
Truck crashes peak in January (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
9.3% 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 Lone Tree is I-135, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 14th Ave (1), SR-153 (1) and US-56 (1).
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 Lone Tree Township, McPherson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-135 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 McPherson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 2 |
| 14th Ave | 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 |
Lone Tree Township, McPherson County at a glance
| Population | 501 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 14 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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lone Tree Township, McPherson County
How many truck accidents are there in Lone Tree Township, McPherson County?
248 truck crashes have been reported in McPherson County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 84 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lone Tree Township, McPherson County?
I-135 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lone Tree since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lone Tree Township, McPherson County?
January has the most truck crashes in McPherson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lone Tree Township, McPherson County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McPherson County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lone Tree Township, McPherson County compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 70.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McPherson County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lone Tree Township, McPherson 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.