South Haven, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Haven: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Haven 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Sumner County: 31.2% share of truck crashes after dark (Kansas: 23.2%).
Overview
Sumner County has recorded 424 truck crashes since 2015, with 126 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in South Haven since 2015; patterns below come from Sumner County as a whole.
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
February has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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 South Haven since 2015 were spread across roads: I-35 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Route planning tips for South Haven fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 4 |
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 |
South Haven at a glance
| Population | 325 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 325 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67140) | $47,236 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67140) | $90,080 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Haven
How common are truck crashes in South Haven?
Since 2015, 424 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sumner County (126 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in South Haven?
Truck crashes in Sumner County peak in February, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in South Haven?
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 South Haven compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Sumner County has 161.6 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in South Haven?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.