Wabaunsee, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wabaunsee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wabaunsee 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).
Pottawatomie County at a glance: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.8%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pottawatomie County. They injured 36 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wabaunsee since 2015; patterns below come from Pottawatomie County as a whole.
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
September has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.7%).
Road surface: 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wabaunsee since 2015: I-70 (2) and US-24 (2). 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 Wabaunsee fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| US-24 | 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 |
Wabaunsee at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66547) | $103,454 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66547) | $217,749 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wabaunsee
How many truck accidents are there in Wabaunsee?
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 Wabaunsee?
September has the most truck crashes in Pottawatomie County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wabaunsee?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pottawatomie County since 2015, 7.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wabaunsee compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 34.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pottawatomie County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wabaunsee?
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.