Ladore, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ladore: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ladore 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. It stands out for higher 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
Neosho County has recorded 130 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ladore since 2015; patterns below come from Neosho County as a whole.
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
The worst month is September with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
5.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ladore is US-400, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 24000 Rd (1), Queens Rd (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 Ladore fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-400, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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-400 | 5 |
| 24000 Rd | 1 |
| Queens Rd | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Ladore at a glance
| Population | 366 |
| Land area | 46.8 sq mi |
| Density | 8 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. 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 Ladore
How common are truck crashes in Ladore?
Neosho County has had 130 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ladore?
NHTSA data shows US-400 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ladore since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ladore?
The worst month is September: 13.8% of truck crashes in Neosho County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ladore?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Neosho County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Ladore 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 Ladore?
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.