Pottawatomie County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pottawatomie County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pottawatomie County compares with Kansas
Pottawatomie County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pottawatomie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.8 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Pottawatomie County sits below Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Pottawatomie County at a glance: 1 in 13 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.8%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Pottawatomie County has recorded 110 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Pottawatomie County happened on US-24 (3) and CR-SPRING Creek Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 7.3% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Pottawatomie County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 34.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.7% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Pottawatomie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pottawatomie County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 3 |
| CR-SPRING Creek Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pottawatomie County) |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey | 4 |
| Wheaton | 3 |
| Flush | 3 |
| Myers Valley | 2 |
| Westmoreland | 2 |
| 4Th | 1 |
| 6Th | 1 |
| 7Th | 1 |
Pottawatomie County at a glance
| Population | 26,876 |
| Land area | 840.7 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $89,338 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pottawatomie 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +37% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +6% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pottawatomie County
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Questions fleets ask about Pottawatomie County
How many truck crashes happen in Pottawatomie County?
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pottawatomie County (36 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pottawatomie County?
September has the most truck crashes in Pottawatomie County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pottawatomie County?
Since 2015, Pottawatomie County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pottawatomie County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Pottawatomie County has 34.8 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pottawatomie County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.