Richland Township, Miami County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Township, Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland Township, Miami County 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 |
Miami County has lower values than Kansas for 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).
The headline for Richland Township, Miami County: I-35 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland since 2015.
Overview
Miami County has recorded 180 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Richland Township, Miami County 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%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Richland with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-68 (3), US-56 (3) and I-035 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Richland Township, Miami County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 24.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 11.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 4 |
| SR-68 | 3 |
| US-56 | 3 |
| I-035 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| US-169 | 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 |
Richland Township, Miami County at a glance
| Population | 2,071 |
| Land area | 66.1 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66021) | $88,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66021) | $273,500 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richland Township, Miami County
How common are truck crashes in Richland Township, Miami County?
Miami County has had 180 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Richland Township, Miami County?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland Township, Miami County?
Truck crashes in Miami County peak in November, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richland Township, Miami County?
Since 2015, Miami County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Richland Township, Miami County compared with Kansas?
Miami County records 45.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Richland Township, Miami 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.