Washington Township, Republic County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Republic County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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.
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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 58 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Washington 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
Truck crashes peak in October (17.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (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.
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 Washington since 2015 were spread across roads: US-81 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Republic County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Republic County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.0% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 4 |
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 |
Washington Township, Republic County at a glance
| Population | 59 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66964) | $73,500 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Republic County
How common are truck crashes in Washington Township, Republic County?
Republic County has had 73 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 31 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington Township, Republic County?
October has the most truck crashes in Republic County, 17.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Township, Republic County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Republic County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington Township, Republic County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Republic County has 136.0 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington 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.