Stevens County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stevens 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 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stevens County compares with Kansas
Stevens County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stevens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stevens County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.1 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 74% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 5.9% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 75% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Stevens County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Stevens County: 11.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Stevens County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 51.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Stevens County is SR-25, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-12 (1) and CR-D Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stevens County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Stevens County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Stevens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Stevens County) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 4 |
| CR-12 | 1 |
| CR-D Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stevens County) |
|---|---|
| County Road 12 | 6 |
| Main | 3 |
| County Road D | 3 |
| County Rd 12 | 3 |
| County Road 20 | 2 |
| 11Th. | 1 |
| 1St | 1 |
| Co Rd 18 | 1 |
Stevens County at a glance
| Population | 5,035 |
| Land area | 727.3 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,575 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stevens 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 | 3 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +94% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +2% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 4 | -30% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Stevens County
ZIP codes in Stevens County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Stevens County
How many truck accidents are there in Stevens County?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stevens County (24 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Stevens County?
NHTSA data shows SR-25 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Stevens County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stevens County?
Truck crashes in Stevens County peak in January, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Stevens County?
Since 2015, Stevens County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Stevens County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Stevens County has 92.1 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stevens 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.