Parkerville, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parkerville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parkerville and Morris County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morris County numbers.
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).
The headline for Morris County: June 23.5% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Parkerville since 2015, this page uses Morris County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
85% of truck crash reports in Morris County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 23.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 29.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (14.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Parkerville.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Morris County.
Route planning tips for Parkerville fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 32.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 11.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Morris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles 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 |
Parkerville at a glance
| Population | 47 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 367 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66872) | $58,906 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66872) | $68,271 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parkerville
How many truck crashes happen in Parkerville?
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 Parkerville?
The worst month is June: 23.5% of truck crashes in Morris County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Parkerville?
Since 2015, Morris County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Parkerville compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 58.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morris County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Parkerville?
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.