Olivet Township, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Olivet Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Olivet Township and Osage County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Osage County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 143 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Osage County compares with Kansas
Osage County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Osage County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Osage County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 85% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.2% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Osage County sits below Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Osage County: 20.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 143 crashes involving commercial trucks in Osage County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Olivet Township since 2015, this page uses Osage County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
76% of truck crash reports in Osage County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.2% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
20.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Olivet since 2015: US-75 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Olivet Township fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- With 20.9% 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 Osage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Osage County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 44 |
| I-335 | 30 |
| I335Kta | 5 |
| Berryton | 3 |
| 277Th | 2 |
| Shawnee Heights | 2 |
| 173Rd | 1 |
| 189Th | 1 |
Olivet Township at a glance
| Population | 228 |
| Land area | 55.7 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66510) | $57,262 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66510) | $182,948 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Osage 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | -4% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 11 | +36% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +18% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Olivet Township
How many truck accidents are there in Olivet Township?
143 truck crashes have been reported in Osage County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 49 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Olivet Township?
January has the most truck crashes in Osage County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Olivet Township?
Since 2015, Osage County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Olivet Township compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Osage County has 77.4 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Olivet Township?
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.