St. George, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. George: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. George 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).
What stands out in Pottawatomie County: 1 in 13 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Pottawatomie County has recorded 110 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in St. George since 2015, this page uses Pottawatomie County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%.
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-70 (2).
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 St. George fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pottawatomie County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 34.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pottawatomie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 5 |
| I-70 | 2 |
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 |
St. George at a glance
| Population | 1,150 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,783 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66535) | $78,642 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66535) | $233,835 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. George
How many truck accidents are there in St. George?
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pottawatomie County (36 injured, 4 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in St. George?
Since 2015, US-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of St. George: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in St. George?
The worst month is September: 11.8% of truck crashes in Pottawatomie County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in St. George?
Since 2015, Pottawatomie County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.3% of its truck crashes.
How does St. George compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 34.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pottawatomie County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in St. George?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.