Ogden, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ogden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ogden 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 sits below Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Kansas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Riley County: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.8%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 153 crashes involving commercial trucks in Riley County since 2015: 57 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Ogden since 2015, this page uses Riley County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
August has the most truck crashes, 17.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-24 (2), SR-18 (1) and US-77 (1).
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 Ogden fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Riley County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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
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 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| 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 |
Ogden at a glance
| Population | 1,656 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 990 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66517) | $68,421 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66517) | $154,433 |
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 Ogden
How many truck accidents are there in Ogden?
153 truck crashes have been reported in Riley County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 57 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ogden?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ogden: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ogden?
The worst month is August: 17.6% of truck crashes in Riley County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ogden?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Riley County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How does Ogden compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Riley County records 18.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ogden?
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.