South Hutchinson, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Hutchinson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Hutchinson 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. Where it is higher: 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
Reno County has recorded 364 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 26 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in South Hutchinson 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
The worst month is October with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in 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
US-50 leads within 10 miles of South Hutchinson with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-61 (2), SR-14 (1) and SR-16 (1).
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 South Hutchinson fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Reno County.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Reno County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 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 |
South Hutchinson at a glance
| Population | 2,506 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 881 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 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Hutchinson
How common are truck crashes in South Hutchinson?
Since 2015, 364 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Reno County (118 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in South Hutchinson?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Hutchinson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in South Hutchinson?
The worst month is October: 10.7% of truck crashes in Reno County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South Hutchinson?
Since 2015, Reno County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in South Hutchinson compare with Kansas?
Reno County records 52.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in South Hutchinson?
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.