Township 6, Pratt County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Township 6, Pratt County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Township 6, Pratt County 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 |
Pratt County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Pratt County at a glance: 16.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Pratt County has recorded 158 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
Township 6, Pratt County had 0 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
January has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-54 leads within 10 miles of Township 6 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-61 (2), Ne 30th St (1) and US-281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Pratt County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Township 6, Pratt County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 12.7% 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 Pratt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 3 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| Ne 30th St | 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 |
Township 6, Pratt County at a glance
| Population | 473 |
| Land area | 147.3 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67583) | $53,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67583) | $86,046 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Township 6, Pratt County
How common are truck crashes in Township 6, Pratt County?
Since 2015, 158 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pratt County (49 injured, 27 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Township 6, Pratt County?
US-54 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Township 6 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Township 6, Pratt County?
January has the most truck crashes in Pratt County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Township 6, Pratt County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pratt County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Township 6, Pratt County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Pratt County has 149.2 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Township 6, Pratt 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.