Scott County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scott 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
0 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Kansas
Scott County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 151.7 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Scott County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Scott County: 14.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scott County. They injured 43 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 49 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (1.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Scott County since 2015: US-83 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Scott County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Scott County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- With 14.6% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Scott County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| Main | 9 |
| Kansas | 2 |
| Falcon | 1 |
| Finney Scott | 1 |
| Road 40 | 1 |
| Rodeo | 1 |
| S. Falcon Rd | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
Scott County at a glance
| Population | 4,914 |
| Land area | 717.6 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,339 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +28% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +14% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | -4% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Scott County
ZIP codes in Scott County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Scott County
How many truck crashes happen in Scott County?
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scott County (43 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Scott County?
March has the most truck crashes in Scott County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Scott County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Scott County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Scott County compared with Kansas?
Scott County records 151.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Scott 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.