Louisburg, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Louisburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Louisburg 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
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 |
Compared with Kansas, Miami County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kansas on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Miami County at a glance: November worst month: 12.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 180 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miami County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 35 truck crashes were reported in Louisburg since 2015; patterns below come from Miami County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Louisburg happened on 311th St (1), SR-2 (1), SR-68 (1), Sr-O (1) and Sr-Y (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Louisburg fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 311th St | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| Sr-O | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
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 |
Louisburg at a glance
| Population | 5,266 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,079 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66053) | $89,096 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66053) | $326,607 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Louisburg
How many truck crashes happen in Louisburg?
Since 2015, 180 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miami County (53 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Louisburg?
Truck crashes in Miami County peak in November, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Louisburg?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Louisburg compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 45.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Louisburg?
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.