Odessa Township, Rice County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Odessa Township, Rice County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Odessa Township, Rice County 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Rice County: August worst month: 13.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 79 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rice County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Odessa Township, Rice County 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
The worst month is August with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Odessa since 2015 were spread across roads: 6th Ave (1) and US-56 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Odessa Township, Rice County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| 6th Ave | 1 |
| US-56 | 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 |
Odessa Township, Rice County at a glance
| Population | 58 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67464) | $74,432 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67464) | $127,344 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Odessa Township, Rice County
How many truck crashes happen in Odessa Township, Rice County?
Since 2015, 79 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rice County (25 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Odessa Township, Rice County?
Truck crashes in Rice County peak in August, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Odessa Township, Rice County?
Since 2015, Rice County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Odessa Township, Rice County compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Rice County has 72.5 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Odessa Township, Rice 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.