Grove Township, Reno County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grove Township, Reno County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grove Township, Reno County and Reno County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Reno County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Kansas, Reno County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Reno County at a glance: 1 in 175 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 364 crashes involving commercial trucks in Reno County since 2015: 118 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Grove Township, Reno County since 2015, this page uses Reno County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
52% of truck crash reports in Reno County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Grove since 2015: SR-61 (2) and US-50 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Grove Township, Reno County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
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 |
Grove Township, Reno County at a glance
| Population | 43 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1 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 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grove Township, Reno County
How many truck accidents are there in Grove Township, Reno County?
Since 2015, 364 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Reno County (118 injured, 26 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Grove Township, Reno County?
The worst month is October: 10.7% of truck crashes in Reno County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Grove Township, 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 Grove Township, Reno County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Reno County has 52.0 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Grove Township, Reno 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.