Saline County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saline County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 400 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saline County compares with Kansas
Saline County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saline County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Saline County sits below Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kansas on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Saline County at a glance: 16.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.3% in Kansas.
Overview
Saline County has recorded 400 truck crashes since 2015, with 120 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads in Saline County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-135 (2), E Old 40 Hwy (1) and Old 40 Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Saline County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 16.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Saline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Saline County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| I-135 | 2 |
| E Old 40 Hwy | 1 |
| Old 40 Hwy | 1 |
| S Broadway Blvd | 1 |
| S Burma | 1 |
| SR-143 | 1 |
| W Crawford St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saline County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 113 |
| I-135 | 111 |
| I-70 | 24 |
| 9Th | 16 |
| Ohio | 8 |
| Crawford | 7 |
| Brookville | 6 |
| Old 40 | 6 |
Saline County at a glance
| Population | 53,459 |
| Land area | 720.2 sq mi |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,801 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saline 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 | 25 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 34 | +36% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 34 | -2% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 35 | +4% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Saline County
ZIP codes in Saline County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Saline County
How common are truck crashes in Saline County?
Since 2015, 400 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saline County (120 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Saline County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Saline County: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Saline County?
January has the most truck crashes in Saline County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Saline County?
Since 2015, Saline County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Saline County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Saline County has 65.6 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Saline 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.