Glencoe Township, Trego County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Glencoe Township, Trego County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Glencoe Township, Trego County and Trego County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Trego County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 141 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Trego County compares with Kansas
Trego County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Trego County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Trego County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 435.9 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 7.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 69% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Trego County sits below Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Trego County: 18.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Overview
Trego County has recorded 141 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Glencoe Township, Trego County since 2015, this page uses Trego County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
64% of truck crash reports in Trego County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Glencoe since 2015: 160th Ave (1) and I-70 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Trego County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Glencoe Township, Trego County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Trego County.
- 18.8% 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 Trego County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 160th Ave | 1 |
| I-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Trego County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 98 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| 1-70 Frontage | 2 |
| 130Th | 2 |
| 1St | 2 |
| 370Th | 2 |
| 130Th Ave | 1 |
| 220Th | 1 |
Glencoe Township, Trego County at a glance
| Population | 67 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67637) | $74,281 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67637) | $159,812 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Trego 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 | 10 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +1% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 15 | +49% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Glencoe Township, Trego County
How many truck accidents are there in Glencoe Township, Trego County?
Trego County has had 141 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 59 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Glencoe Township, Trego County?
Truck crashes in Trego County peak in January, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Glencoe Township, Trego County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Trego County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Glencoe Township, Trego County compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 435.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Trego County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Glencoe Township, Trego County?
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.