Gypsum Township, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gypsum Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gypsum Township 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 has lower values than Kansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Sedgwick County at a glance: 1 in 26 crashes involve a garbage truck (74 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 2,020 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sedgwick County since 2015: 555 people were injured and 71 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Gypsum Township since 2015, this page uses Sedgwick County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-54 (2), E 13th St N (1) and E 87th Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 74 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Their busiest month is January, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.7 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Gypsum Township fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sedgwick County.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Sedgwick County.
- 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 Sedgwick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 5 |
| US-54 | 2 |
| E 13th St N | 1 |
| E 87th Street | 1 |
| I-135 | 1 |
| I-235 | 1 |
| N Laurel Dr | 1 |
| S Broadway Rd | 1 |
| S Hydraulic Ave | 1 |
| Seneca St | 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 |
Gypsum Township at a glance
| Population | 10,364 |
| Land area | 34.3 sq mi |
| Density | 302 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67037) | $85,541 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67037) | $242,962 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gypsum Township
How common are truck crashes in Gypsum Township?
Since 2015, 2,020 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sedgwick County (555 injured, 71 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gypsum Township?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gypsum since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gypsum Township?
Truck crashes in Sedgwick County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gypsum Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 74 reported crashes in Sedgwick County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How does Gypsum Township compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sedgwick County has 32.9 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gypsum Township?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.