Freedom Township, Republic County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Freedom Township, Republic County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Freedom 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 |
Republic County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kansas on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 58 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Freedom 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
13.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-36 (2).
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 Freedom Township, Republic County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Republic County.
- Check whether your routes use US-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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-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 |
Freedom Township, Republic County at a glance
| Population | 134 |
| Land area | 34.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66935) | $56,014 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66935) | $85,350 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Freedom Township, Republic County
How many truck crashes happen in Freedom Township, Republic County?
73 truck crashes have been reported in Republic County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 31 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Freedom Township, Republic County?
NHTSA data shows US-81 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Freedom since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Freedom 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 Freedom 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 Freedom Township, Republic County compared with Kansas?
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 Freedom 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.