Reno Township, Reno County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reno Township, Reno County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Reno 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 |
Reno County has lower values than Kansas for 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.
The headline for Reno County: 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Reno Township, Reno County since 2015; patterns below come from Reno County as a whole.
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
Truck crashes peak in October (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Reno since 2015: SR-16 (2), SR-61 (2), SR-14 (1), SR-96 (1) and US-50 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Reno Township, Reno County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Reno County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| US-50 | 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 Township, Reno County at a glance
| Population | 4,344 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67505) | $50,882 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67505) | $139,986 |
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 Reno Township, Reno County
How many truck accidents are there in Reno 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 Reno Township, Reno County?
October has the most truck crashes in Reno County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Reno Township, Reno County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Reno County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Reno Township, Reno County compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 52.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Reno County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Reno Township, Reno County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.