Madison Township, Riley County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison Township, Riley County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison 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 |
Riley County has lower values than Kansas for 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.
The headline for Riley County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.8%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Riley County has recorded 153 truck crashes since 2015, with 57 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
Madison Township, Riley County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Riley County numbers.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.9% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 12.3% 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 Madison since 2015: US-77 (2), SR-18 (1) and US-24 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Madison Township, Riley County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- With 12.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-77 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 |
Madison Township, Riley County at a glance
| Population | 9,326 |
| Land area | 141.2 sq mi |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66514) | $93,889 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66514) | $225,694 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madison Township, Riley County
How many truck accidents are there in Madison Township, Riley County?
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Riley County (57 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison Township, Riley County?
Truck crashes in Riley County peak in August, with 17.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Madison Township, Riley County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Riley County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Madison Township, Riley County compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Riley County has 18.3 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Madison Township, Riley 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.