Galesburg, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Galesburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Galesburg 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 sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Neosho County at a glance: September 13.8% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 130 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Neosho County. They injured 49 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Galesburg 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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-400 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-169 (3), SR-47 (2) and 24000 Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Galesburg fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Neosho County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-400; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-400 | 4 |
| US-169 | 3 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| 24000 Rd | 1 |
| Queens Rd | 1 |
| US-59 | 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 |
Galesburg at a glance
| Population | 142 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 830 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 66740) | $219,300 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Galesburg
How common are truck crashes in Galesburg?
Since 2015, 130 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Neosho County (49 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Galesburg?
US-400 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Galesburg since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Galesburg?
September has the most truck crashes in Neosho County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Galesburg?
Since 2015, Neosho County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Galesburg compare with Kansas?
Neosho County records 73.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Galesburg?
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.