Banner Township, Smith County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Banner Township, Smith County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Banner Township, Smith County and Smith County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Smith County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 45 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Smith County compares with Kansas
Smith County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Smith County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Smith County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.8 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.4% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 84% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 21.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 49% below the state |
| After dark | 21.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Smith County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Smith County at a glance: June 20.0% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 45 crashes involving commercial trucks in Smith County since 2015: 13 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 96 days.
Banner Township, Smith County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Smith County numbers.
62% of truck crash reports in Smith County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (20.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 21.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Banner since 2015: 140 Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Smith County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Banner Township, Smith County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Smith County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 140 Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Smith County) |
|---|---|
| Sm Co H Rd | 1 |
Banner Township, Smith County at a glance
| Population | 62 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67638) | $57,083 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Smith 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -0% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -8% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | +42% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Banner Township, Smith County
How many truck accidents are there in Banner Township, Smith County?
45 truck crashes have been reported in Smith County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 13 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Banner Township, Smith County?
The worst month is June: 20.0% of truck crashes in Smith County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Banner Township, Smith County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Smith County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Banner Township, Smith County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Smith County has 107.8 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Banner Township, Smith 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.