Stanton County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stanton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 41 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stanton County compares with Kansas
Stanton County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stanton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stanton County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 171.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.85 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 2.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 10.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 55% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Stanton County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Stanton County: October worst month: 22.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 41 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stanton County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 103 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 22.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.9% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 22.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Stanton County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-160 (2), Cr 4 Rd (1) and SR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Stanton County.
Route planning tips for Stanton County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Stanton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Stanton County) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 2 |
| Cr 4 Rd | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stanton County) |
|---|---|
| Big Bow | 1 |
| Cr-5 | 1 |
| Manter Grad | 1 |
| Manter Grade | 1 |
| North Road L | 1 |
| Road D | 1 |
Stanton County at a glance
| Population | 2,071 |
| Land area | 680.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,552 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stanton 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 3 | -32% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -19% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +97% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Stanton County
ZIP codes in Stanton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Stanton County
How many truck accidents are there in Stanton County?
41 truck crashes have been reported in Stanton County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 39 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Stanton County?
Truck crashes in Stanton County peak in October, with 22.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stanton County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stanton County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Stanton County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Stanton County has 171.2 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stanton County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.