Center Township, Rawlins County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Township, Rawlins County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Township, Rawlins County and Rawlins County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rawlins County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Rawlins County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Rawlins County: July 18.5% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Rawlins County has recorded 27 truck crashes since 2015, with 9 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 161 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Center Township, Rawlins County since 2015; patterns below come from Rawlins County as a whole.
52% of truck crash reports in Rawlins County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 18.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Center since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.7% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Center Township, 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
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 Rawlins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Center Township, Rawlins County at a glance
| Population | 291 |
| Land area | 266.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67730) | $66,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67730) | $137,392 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Township, Rawlins County
How many truck crashes happen in Center Township, Rawlins County?
27 truck crashes have been reported in Rawlins County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 9 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Center Township, Rawlins County?
The worst month is July: 18.5% of truck crashes in Rawlins County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Center Township, Rawlins County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Rawlins County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Center Township, Rawlins County compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 93.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rawlins County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Center Township, 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.