Iuka, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Iuka: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Iuka and Pratt County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pratt County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Pratt County at a glance: 16.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Since 2015, 158 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pratt County. They injured 49 people and killed 27.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
Iuka had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pratt County numbers.
54% of truck crash reports in Pratt County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.8%.
November through March accounts for 47.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Iuka is US-54, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Ne 30th St (1), Nw 70th Rd (1) and US-281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Pratt County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Iuka fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pratt County.
- Check whether your routes use US-54, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 3 |
| Ne 30th St | 1 |
| Nw 70th Rd | 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 |
Iuka at a glance
| Population | 152 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 231 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67066) | $40,179 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67066) | $100,447 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Iuka
How common are truck crashes in Iuka?
Pratt County has had 158 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Iuka?
US-54 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Iuka since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Iuka?
January has the most truck crashes in Pratt County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Iuka?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Pratt County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Iuka compare with Kansas?
Pratt County records 149.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Iuka?
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.