Reno County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reno 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
2 of 364 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Reno County compares with Kansas
Reno County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Reno County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Reno County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.1% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Reno County has lower values than Kansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Reno County: 1 in 175 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 364 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Reno County. They injured 118 people and killed 26.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
9.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Reno County is US-50, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-96 (4), SR-14 (3) and SR-16 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Reno County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Reno County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Reno County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Reno County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 7 |
| SR-96 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| Pretty Prairie Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Reno County) |
|---|---|
| 4Th | 12 |
| US-50 | 11 |
| Main | 8 |
| Sego | 7 |
| 5Th | 6 |
| US-050 | 5 |
| 11Th | 5 |
| 3Rd | 4 |
Reno County at a glance
| Population | 61,417 |
| Land area | 1,255.3 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,159 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Reno 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 | 32 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 32 | -0% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 28 | -11% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 36 | +26% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Reno County
ZIP codes in Reno County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Reno County
How common are truck crashes in Reno County?
Reno County has had 364 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 118 people and killing 26.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Reno County?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Reno County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Reno County?
Truck crashes in Reno County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Reno County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Reno County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Reno County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Reno County has 52.0 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Reno County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.