Morris County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morris County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 34 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Morris County compares with Kansas
Morris County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morris County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 30% below the state |
| After dark | 8.8% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Morris County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Morris County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 23.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 34 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morris County since 2015: 13 people were injured and 0 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 118 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 23.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 29.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes in Morris County since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morris County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Morris County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 32.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- 11.8% 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 Morris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Morris County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morris County) |
|---|---|
| Dunlap | 1 |
| Old Highway 4 | 1 |
| Union | 1 |
Morris County at a glance
| Population | 5,279 |
| Land area | 695.3 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,409 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morris 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +36% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -16% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | -3% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Cities, towns & communities in Morris County
ZIP codes in Morris County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Morris County
How many truck accidents are there in Morris County?
34 truck crashes have been reported in Morris County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 13 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Morris County?
The worst month is June: 23.5% of truck crashes in Morris County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Morris County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Morris County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Morris County compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 58.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morris County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Morris County?
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.