Dayton Township, Saline County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dayton Township, Saline County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dayton Township, Saline County and Saline County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Saline County numbers.
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 stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Saline County at a glance: 16.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Overview
Police reported 400 crashes involving commercial trucks in Saline County since 2015: 120 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Dayton Township, Saline County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Saline County numbers.
62% of truck crash reports in Saline County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Dayton is I-70, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 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 Dayton Township, Saline County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- 16.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Saline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| E Old 40 Hwy | 1 |
| Old 40 Hwy | 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 |
Dayton Township, Saline County at a glance
| Population | 114 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67480) | $67,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67480) | $168,002 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dayton Township, Saline County
How common are truck crashes in Dayton Township, Saline County?
400 truck crashes have been reported in Saline County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 120 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dayton Township, Saline County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dayton: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dayton Township, Saline County?
January has the most truck crashes in Saline County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dayton Township, Saline County?
Since 2015, Saline County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Dayton Township, Saline County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 65.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Saline County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dayton Township, 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.