Benedict, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Benedict: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Benedict and Wilson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wilson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 132 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilson County compares with Kansas
Wilson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 141.8 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Wilson County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Wilson County: 12.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 132 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilson County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Benedict since 2015, this page uses Wilson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
83% of truck crash reports in Wilson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-400 leads within 10 miles of Benedict with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Harper Rd (1) and US-75 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Wilson County.
Route planning tips for Benedict fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilson County.
- Look at alternatives to US-400 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-400 | 5 |
| Harper Rd | 1 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilson County) |
|---|---|
| Harper | 6 |
| Decatur | 2 |
| New Albany | 2 |
| 14Th | 1 |
| Barber | 1 |
| Cr 2000 | 1 |
| Finney | 1 |
| Haper | 1 |
Benedict at a glance
| Population | 71 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 486 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66714) | $47,361 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilson 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 | 11 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | -15% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | +25% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | -2% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Benedict
How common are truck crashes in Benedict?
Wilson County has had 132 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 46 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Benedict?
US-400 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Benedict since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Benedict?
Truck crashes in Wilson County peak in November, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Benedict?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Benedict compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilson County has 141.8 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Benedict?
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.