Colfax Township, Wilson County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colfax Township, Wilson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Colfax Township, Wilson County 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 |
Compared with Kansas, Wilson County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wilson County: 12.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Wilson County has recorded 132 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Colfax Township, Wilson County since 2015; patterns below come from Wilson County as a whole.
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
Truck crashes peak in November (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Colfax since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-39 (1), US-169 (1) and US-75 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Colfax Township, Wilson County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-39 | 1 |
| US-169 | 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 |
Colfax Township, Wilson County at a glance
| Population | 385 |
| Land area | 47.3 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66717) | $70,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66717) | $45,900 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Colfax Township, Wilson County
How common are truck crashes in Colfax Township, Wilson County?
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilson County (46 injured, 16 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Colfax Township, Wilson County?
Truck crashes in Wilson County peak in November, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Colfax Township, Wilson County?
Since 2015, Wilson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Colfax Township, Wilson County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Wilson County records 141.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Colfax Township, Wilson 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.