Stanton Township, Miami County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stanton Township, Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stanton 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 stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Miami County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Stanton Township, Miami County 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
Truck crashes peak in November (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Stanton since 2015: SR-68 (3) and SR-33 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Stanton Township, Miami County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most 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
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 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 |
Stanton Township, Miami County at a glance
| Population | 861 |
| Land area | 39.8 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66064) | $67,321 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66064) | $171,882 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stanton Township, Miami County
How many truck accidents are there in Stanton Township, Miami County?
180 truck crashes have been reported in Miami County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 53 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Stanton 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 Stanton Township, Miami County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Miami County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Stanton Township, Miami County compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 45.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Stanton Township, Miami 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.