Franklin Township, Washington County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township, Washington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin Township, Washington County and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 71 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Kansas
Washington County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 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 | 4.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.5% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 35% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Washington County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Washington County at a glance: July 21.1% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 71 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 58 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Franklin Township, Washington County since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
89% of truck crash reports in Washington County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (21.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 27.5% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.7%).
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Franklin since 2015: SR-148 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Franklin Township, Washington County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-148 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Upland | 4 |
| 22Nd | 2 |
| 27Th | 2 |
| 29Th | 1 |
| 2Nd | 1 |
| 5Th | 1 |
| 6Th | 1 |
| Gypsum | 1 |
Franklin Township, Washington County at a glance
| Population | 84 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66946) | $53,542 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +7% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +63% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | -12% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin Township, Washington County
How many truck accidents are there in Franklin Township, Washington County?
Washington County has had 71 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin Township, Washington County?
July has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 21.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Franklin Township, Washington County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Franklin Township, Washington County compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 112.6 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Franklin Township, Washington 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.