Dover, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dover: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dover and Shawnee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shawnee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Shawnee County compares with Kansas
Shawnee County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shawnee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shawnee County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.7 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.1% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Shawnee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Shawnee County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (24 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 695 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shawnee County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Dover had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Shawnee County numbers.
37% of truck crash reports in Shawnee County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-470 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Their busiest month is March, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Dover fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Shawnee County.
- 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Shawnee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| I-470 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shawnee County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 189 |
| I-470 | 48 |
| Topeka | 37 |
| I-335 | 27 |
| I-70 | 14 |
| I070Kta | 14 |
| 17Th | 9 |
| 29Th | 8 |
Dover at a glance
| Population | 1,692 |
| Land area | 55.7 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66615) | $107,656 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66615) | $292,320 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shawnee 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 | 65 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 61 | -6% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 59 | -3% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 67 | +13% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 65 to 67. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dover
How many truck accidents are there in Dover?
Shawnee County has had 695 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 208 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dover?
I-70 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dover since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dover?
Truck crashes in Shawnee County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dover?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shawnee County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dover compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Shawnee County has 34.7 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dover?
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.