Courtland, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Courtland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Courtland 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 |
Republic County has lower values than Kansas for 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.
What stands out in Republic County: October 17.8% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Republic County. They injured 31 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 58 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Courtland 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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 Courtland since 2015 were spread across roads: US-36 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Courtland fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 13.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment 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 |
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 |
Courtland at a glance
| Population | 291 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,082 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66939) | $69,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66939) | $128,063 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Courtland
How common are truck crashes in Courtland?
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Republic County (31 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Courtland?
Truck crashes in Republic County peak in October, with 17.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Courtland?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Republic County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Courtland compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Republic County records 136.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Courtland?
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.