Beaver Township, Republic County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beaver Township, Republic County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beaver Township, Republic County and Republic County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Republic County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Kansas, Republic County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for 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
Republic County has recorded 73 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 58 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Beaver Township, Republic County since 2015, this page uses Republic County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
68% of truck crash reports in Republic 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 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Beaver since 2015 were spread across roads: US-36 (3) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.4% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Beaver Township, Republic County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Republic County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
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 |
Beaver Township, Republic County at a glance
| Population | 101 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beaver Township, Republic County
How many truck crashes happen in Beaver Township, Republic County?
73 truck crashes have been reported in Republic County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 31 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Beaver Township, 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 Beaver Township, Republic County?
Since 2015, Republic County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Beaver Township, Republic County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Republic County has 136.0 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Beaver Township, 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.