Republic County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Republic 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
1 of 73 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Republic County compares with Kansas
Republic County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Republic County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Republic County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Republic County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Republic County: October 17.8% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 73 crashes involving commercial trucks in Republic County since 2015: 31 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 58 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 17.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 1.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Republic County is US-81, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-36 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Republic County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 13.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Republic County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Republic County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 4 |
| US-36 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Republic County) |
|---|---|
| Diamond | 1 |
| Fir | 1 |
| Hickory | 1 |
| Penn | 1 |
| Queen | 1 |
Republic County at a glance
| Population | 4,613 |
| Land area | 717.4 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,673 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Republic 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 | 6 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +36% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Republic County
ZIP codes in Republic County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Republic County
How common are truck crashes in Republic County?
Republic County has had 73 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 31 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Republic County?
NHTSA data shows US-81 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Republic County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Republic County?
Truck crashes in Republic County peak in October, with 17.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Republic County?
Since 2015, Republic County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Republic County compare with Kansas?
Republic County records 136.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Republic 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.