Union Township, Sedgwick County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Sedgwick County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union Township, Sedgwick County 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. It runs above Kansas on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Sedgwick County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Union Township, Sedgwick County 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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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, US-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-96 (2), I-235 (1) and N 247th Rd W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 74 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Their busiest month is January, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Union Township, Sedgwick County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-54; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Sedgwick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| I-235 | 1 |
| N 247th Rd W | 1 |
| N Ridge Rd | 1 |
| N Ridge Rd W | 1 |
| W 109th Rd N | 1 |
| W 85th | 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 |
Union Township, Sedgwick County at a glance
| Population | 2,700 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67030) | $100,192 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67030) | $331,583 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 117 to 191. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Union Township, Sedgwick County
How common are truck crashes in Union Township, Sedgwick County?
Since 2015, 2,020 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sedgwick County (555 injured, 71 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Union Township, Sedgwick County?
US-54 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Union Township, Sedgwick County?
Truck crashes in Sedgwick County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Union Township, Sedgwick County?
Since 2015, Sedgwick County has reported 74 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Union Township, Sedgwick County compare 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 Union Township, Sedgwick 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.