Pratt County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pratt 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
0 of 158 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pratt County compares with Kansas
Pratt County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pratt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pratt County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 149.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.7% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Pratt County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Pratt County at a glance: 16.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 158 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pratt County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.3% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
12.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
US-54 leads in Pratt County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-61 (2), Ne 30th St (1) and Nw 70th Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Pratt County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Pratt County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 12.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pratt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pratt County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 7 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| Ne 30th St | 1 |
| Nw 70th Rd | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pratt County) |
|---|---|
| 70Th | 7 |
| 1St | 5 |
| 30Th | 5 |
| Main | 3 |
| 90Th | 3 |
| 100Th | 3 |
| 40Th | 2 |
| 60Th | 2 |
Pratt County at a glance
| Population | 9,137 |
| Land area | 735.0 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,608 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pratt 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 | 9 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +34% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 14 | +23% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 13 | -7% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pratt County
ZIP codes in Pratt County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Pratt County
How many truck crashes happen in Pratt County?
Pratt County has had 158 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 27.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pratt County?
NHTSA data shows US-54 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Pratt County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pratt County?
The worst month is January: 14.6% of truck crashes in Pratt County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pratt County?
Since 2015, Pratt County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pratt County compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 149.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pratt County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pratt 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.