Milan, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milan 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 sits below Kansas on 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 Sumner County: 31.2% after dark, against 23.2% across Kansas.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Milan since 2015, this page uses Sumner County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Milan since 2015 were spread across roads: US-160 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Milan fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 10.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 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 |
Milan at a glance
| Population | 52 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 394 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67105) | $70,625 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Milan
How many truck accidents are there in Milan?
Sumner County has had 424 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Milan?
February has the most truck crashes in Sumner County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Milan?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Sumner County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Milan compare with Kansas?
Sumner County records 161.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Milan?
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.