Frederick, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Frederick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Frederick and Rice County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rice County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 79 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rice County compares with Kansas
Rice County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rice County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rice County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.5 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.7% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 30% below the state |
| After dark | 12.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Rice County sits below Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Rice County at a glance: August the month with the most truck crashes: 13.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Rice County has recorded 79 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Frederick since 2015, this page uses Rice County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
63% of truck crash reports in Rice County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (1.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 29.7% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Frederick since 2015: SR-15 (1) and SR-156 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Frederick fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Rice County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rice County) |
|---|---|
| 8Th | 5 |
| Main | 3 |
| Grand | 3 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| 22Nd | 3 |
| 11Th | 1 |
| 17Th | 1 |
| 19Th | 1 |
Frederick at a glance
| Population | 8 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67427) | $49,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67427) | $58,882 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rice 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +0% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +91% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | -35% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Frederick
How common are truck crashes in Frederick?
Rice County has had 79 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Frederick?
August has the most truck crashes in Rice County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Frederick?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rice County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Frederick compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 72.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rice County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Frederick?
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.