Chanute, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chanute: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chanute 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 |
Neosho County has lower values than Kansas for 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 worst month: 13.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 130 crashes involving commercial trucks in Neosho County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Chanute since 2015, this page uses Neosho County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for 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
Within this area, US-169 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: 1200 Rd (1), SR-39 (1) and SR-47 (1).
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 Chanute fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-169 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- 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 Neosho County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 3 |
| 1200 Rd | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Chanute at a glance
| Population | 8,536 |
| Land area | 7.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,202 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66720) | $56,911 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66720) | $101,466 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Chanute
How common are truck crashes in Chanute?
Neosho County has had 130 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Chanute?
Since 2015, US-169 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chanute: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Chanute?
September has the most truck crashes in Neosho County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Chanute?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Neosho County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Chanute compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Neosho County has 73.1 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Chanute?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.