Kismet, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kismet: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kismet and Seward County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Seward County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 313 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seward County compares with Kansas
Seward County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seward County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Seward County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Seward County: January 15.0% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Seward County has recorded 313 truck crashes since 2015, with 106 people injured and 26 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 26 truck crashes were reported in Kismet since 2015; patterns below come from Seward County as a whole.
30% of truck crash reports in Seward County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (6.7%).
Road surface: 13.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-160 (2), US-83 (2) and N Main Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for Kismet fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-54, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Seward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 5 |
| US-160 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| N Main Rd | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seward County) |
|---|---|
| Pancake | 18 |
| Kansas | 3 |
| 2Nd | 2 |
| 8Th | 2 |
| County Road V | 2 |
| Rd K | 2 |
| Road 4 | 2 |
| Road B | 2 |
Kismet at a glance
| Population | 332 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,407 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67859) | $59,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67859) | $152,252 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seward 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 20 | +41% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 23 | +16% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 26 | +16% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kismet
How many truck accidents are there in Kismet?
Since 2015, 313 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Seward County (106 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kismet?
Since 2015, US-54 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kismet: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kismet?
The worst month is January: 15.0% of truck crashes in Seward County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kismet?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Seward County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kismet compared with Kansas?
Seward County records 122.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kismet?
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.