Fairview Township, Republic County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairview Township, Republic County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairview 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Republic County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 58 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fairview 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
October has the most truck crashes, 17.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (1.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in 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 within 10 miles of Fairview is US-81, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-36 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Fairview Township, Republic County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-81 | 4 |
| US-36 | 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 |
Fairview Township, Republic County at a glance
| Population | 126 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66959) | $54,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66959) | $37,771 |
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 Fairview Township, Republic County
How many truck accidents are there in Fairview Township, Republic County?
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Republic County (31 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fairview Township, Republic County?
Since 2015, US-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairview: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairview Township, Republic County?
The worst month is October: 17.8% of truck crashes in Republic County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fairview Township, Republic County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Republic County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Fairview Township, Republic County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 136.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Republic County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fairview Township, Republic County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.