Valley Township, Miami County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley Township, Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valley 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).
What stands out in Miami County: November 12.2% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Miami County has recorded 180 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Valley 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Valley since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-68 (2) and 311th St (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 Valley Township, Miami County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami County.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 2 |
| 311th St | 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 |
Valley Township, Miami County at a glance
| Population | 1,344 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66071) | $84,142 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66071) | $259,872 |
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 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 Valley Township, Miami County
How many truck crashes happen in Valley Township, Miami County?
Miami County has had 180 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Valley Township, Miami County?
Truck crashes in Miami County peak in November, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Valley 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 Valley Township, Miami County 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 Valley 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.