Thomas County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thomas 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 312 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Thomas County compares with Kansas
Thomas County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Thomas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Thomas County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 327.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 5.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.0% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Thomas County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Thomas County: 19.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.3% in Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 312 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Thomas County. They injured 121 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Thomas County is I-70, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-24 (2), US-83 (2) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Thomas County.
Route planning tips for Thomas County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Thomas County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 19.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Thomas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Thomas County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Thomas County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 165 |
| Willow | 3 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| County Road 2 | 3 |
| County Road 11 | 3 |
| Cord 20 | 2 |
| Country Club | 2 |
| 4Th | 1 |
Thomas County at a glance
| Population | 7,802 |
| Land area | 1,074.7 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,967 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Thomas 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 | 14 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 21 | +52% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 19 | -8% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 33 | +72% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Thomas County
ZIP codes in Thomas County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Thomas County
How common are truck crashes in Thomas County?
312 truck crashes have been reported in Thomas County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 121 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Thomas County?
I-70 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Thomas County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Thomas County?
April has the most truck crashes in Thomas County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Thomas County?
Since 2015, Thomas County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Thomas County compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 327.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Thomas County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Thomas 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.