Big Creek Township, Neosho County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Big Creek Township, Neosho County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Big Creek Township, Neosho County and Neosho County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Neosho County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 130 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Neosho County compares with Kansas
Neosho County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Neosho County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Neosho County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.1 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.6% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Neosho County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Neosho County: September 13.8% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Neosho County has recorded 130 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
Big Creek Township, Neosho County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Neosho County numbers.
81% of truck crash reports in Neosho County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Big Creek since 2015: 1200 Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Big Creek Township, Neosho County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Neosho County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 1200 Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Neosho County) |
|---|---|
| 50Th | 2 |
| 80Th | 2 |
| Brown | 2 |
| Cherry | 2 |
| 10Th | 1 |
| 130Th | 1 |
| 140Th | 1 |
| 160Th | 1 |
Big Creek Township, Neosho County at a glance
| Population | 443 |
| Land area | 47.9 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66772) | $60,703 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Neosho 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +30% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | +12% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Big Creek Township, Neosho County
How many truck crashes happen in Big Creek Township, Neosho County?
130 truck crashes have been reported in Neosho County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 49 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Big Creek Township, Neosho County?
Truck crashes in Neosho County peak in September, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Big Creek Township, Neosho County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Neosho County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Big Creek Township, Neosho County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Neosho County has 73.1 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Big Creek Township, Neosho 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.