Ashland Township, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ashland Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ashland Township and Riley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Riley County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Riley County compares with Kansas
Riley County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Riley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Riley County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.3 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 70% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Riley County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Riley County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.8%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Riley County. They injured 57 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ashland Township since 2015; patterns below come from Riley County as a whole.
54% of truck crash reports in Riley 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 17.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 32.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
12.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Ashland happened on I-70 (4), US-24 (4) and SR-18 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 5.2%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Ashland Township fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Riley County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Riley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| US-24 | 4 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Riley County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 30 |
| Tuttle Creek | 8 |
| Kimball | 6 |
| Fort Riley | 4 |
| Zeandale | 4 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| Barton | 3 |
| Anderson | 3 |
Ashland Township at a glance
| Population | 149 |
| Land area | 34.3 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66502) | $54,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66502) | $221,255 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Riley 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 | 12 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 17 | +22% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | -24% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ashland Township
How many truck accidents are there in Ashland Township?
Riley County has had 153 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 57 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ashland Township?
Truck crashes in Riley County peak in August, with 17.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ashland Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Riley County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Ashland Township compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 18.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Riley County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ashland Township?
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.