Afton, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Afton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Afton and Sedgwick County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sedgwick County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sedgwick County compares with Kansas
Sedgwick County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sedgwick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.9 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Sedgwick County sits below Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Sedgwick County at a glance: 1 in 26 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.8%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Sedgwick County has recorded 2,020 truck crashes since 2015, with 555 people injured and 71 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Afton had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sedgwick County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.7%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Afton since 2015: SR-42 (2), US-54 (2), Macarthur Rd (1), N 247th Rd W (1) and S 263rd St W (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 74 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Afton fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Sedgwick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 2 |
| US-54 | 2 |
| Macarthur Rd | 1 |
| N 247th Rd W | 1 |
| S 263rd St W | 1 |
| W 39th Rds | 1 |
| W Macarthur | 1 |
| W Macarthur Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sedgwick County) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 295 |
| I-035 | 153 |
| I-235 | 123 |
| Broadway | 52 |
| Kellogg | 43 |
| 21St | 42 |
| 13Th | 32 |
| Rock | 30 |
Afton at a glance
| Population | 1,641 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67050) | $86,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67050) | $298,937 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sedgwick 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 | 117 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 163 | +39% | 4.1 |
| 2010s | 162 | -1% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 191 | +18% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 117 a year in the 1990s and 191 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Afton
How many truck accidents are there in Afton?
Since 2015, 2,020 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sedgwick County (555 injured, 71 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Afton?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Sedgwick County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Afton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 74 reported crashes in Sedgwick County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Afton compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Sedgwick County has 32.9 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Afton?
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.