Rawlins County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rawlins 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
1 of 27 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rawlins County compares with Kansas
Rawlins County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rawlins County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rawlins County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.5 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 48% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 100% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 24.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Kansas, Rawlins County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
Rawlins County at a glance: July the month with the most truck crashes: 18.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Rawlins County has recorded 27 truck crashes since 2015, with 9 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 161 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 18.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 36.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Rawlins County since 2015: CR-6 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Rawlins County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Rawlins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Rawlins County) |
|---|---|
| CR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rawlins County) |
|---|---|
| County Road B | 1 |
| Cr 11 | 1 |
| Herndon Bottom | 1 |
| Ra Co Rd 6 | 1 |
| Rd 11 | 1 |
| Road 11 | 1 |
| Road Bb | 1 |
| Road Y | 1 |
Rawlins County at a glance
| Population | 2,432 |
| Land area | 1,069.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,249 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rawlins 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -16% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | +7% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 1 | -58% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 1 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Rawlins County
How many truck crashes happen in Rawlins County?
Rawlins County has had 27 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 9 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rawlins County?
Truck crashes in Rawlins County peak in July, with 18.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rawlins County?
Since 2015, Rawlins County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rawlins County compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Rawlins County has 93.5 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rawlins 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.