Jackson Township, Sumner County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Sumner County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Sumner County and Sumner County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sumner County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 424 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sumner County compares with Kansas
Sumner County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sumner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sumner County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Sumner County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Jackson Township, Sumner County: US-160 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015.
Overview
Sumner County has recorded 424 truck crashes since 2015, with 126 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Jackson Township, Sumner County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sumner County numbers.
79% of truck crash reports in Sumner County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jackson is US-160, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-35 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Sumner County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-160; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Sumner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 3 |
| I-35 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sumner County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 257 |
| Argonia | 2 |
| Main | 2 |
| Mayfield | 2 |
| Oliver | 2 |
| Seneca | 2 |
| 100Th | 1 |
| 10Th | 1 |
Jackson Township, Sumner County at a glance
| Population | 124 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67152) | $52,275 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67152) | $120,755 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sumner 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 | 15 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 27 | +77% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 31 | +15% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +21% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Sumner County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, Sumner County?
Sumner County has had 424 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jackson Township, Sumner County?
Since 2015, US-160 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Township, Sumner County?
Truck crashes in Sumner County peak in February, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson Township, Sumner County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sumner County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jackson Township, Sumner County compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 161.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sumner County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson Township, Sumner 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.