Fontana, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fontana: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fontana and Miami County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Miami County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 180 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Miami County compares with Kansas
Miami County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Miami County has lower values than Kansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Miami County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 12.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Miami County has recorded 180 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fontana since 2015, this page uses Miami County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
51% of truck crash reports in Miami County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
11.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Fontana since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Fontana fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 11.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 13 |
| 223Rd | 9 |
| Amity | 5 |
| 359Th | 4 |
| K068 Highway | 4 |
| Hedge Lane | 3 |
| 311Th | 2 |
| Hedge | 2 |
Fontana at a glance
| Population | 231 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 257 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66026) | $77,857 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami 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 | 11 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | +35% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +7% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 16 | +0% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 16 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fontana
How many truck accidents are there in Fontana?
180 truck crashes have been reported in Miami County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 53 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fontana?
November has the most truck crashes in Miami County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fontana?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fontana compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Miami County has 45.0 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fontana?
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.