Grant Township, Riley County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grant Township, Riley County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grant Township, Riley County 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Riley County at a glance: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.1% across 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 Grant Township, Riley County 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Grant happened on US-24 (3) and US-77 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Grant Township, Riley County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Riley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 3 |
| US-77 | 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 |
Grant Township, Riley County at a glance
| Population | 898 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66503) | $97,846 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66503) | $339,673 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grant Township, Riley County
How many truck crashes happen in Grant Township, Riley County?
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Riley County (57 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Grant Township, Riley County?
August has the most truck crashes in Riley County, 17.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Grant Township, Riley County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Riley County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Grant Township, Riley County 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 Grant Township, Riley 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.