Center Township, Pottawatomie County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Township, Pottawatomie County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Township, Pottawatomie County and Pottawatomie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pottawatomie County numbers.
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).
The headline for Pottawatomie County: 1 in 13 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 110 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pottawatomie County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
Center Township, Pottawatomie County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pottawatomie County numbers.
75% of truck crash reports in Pottawatomie 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 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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.7%).
11.7% 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 Center since 2015: US-24 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 7.3%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Center Township, Pottawatomie County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 34.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- With 11.7% 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 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 |
Center Township, Pottawatomie County at a glance
| Population | 124 |
| Land area | 29.9 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66422) | $73,257 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66422) | $63,817 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Township, Pottawatomie County
How many truck accidents are there in Center Township, Pottawatomie County?
110 truck crashes have been reported in Pottawatomie County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 36 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Center Township, Pottawatomie County?
The worst month is September: 11.8% of truck crashes in Pottawatomie County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Center Township, Pottawatomie County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Pottawatomie County since 2015 (7.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Center Township, Pottawatomie County compared with Kansas?
Pottawatomie County records 34.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Center Township, Pottawatomie County?
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.