Fall River Township, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fall River Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fall River Township 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Wilson County at a glance: 12.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wilson County. They injured 46 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fall River Township 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
November has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
US-400 leads within 10 miles of Fall River with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Harper Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Wilson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Fall River Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-400; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-400 | 6 |
| Harper Rd | 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 |
Fall River Township at a glance
| Population | 326 |
| Land area | 50.2 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66736) | $62,443 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66736) | $90,815 |
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 Fall River Township
How common are truck crashes in Fall River Township?
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilson County (46 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fall River Township?
NHTSA data shows US-400 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fall River since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fall River Township?
Truck crashes in Wilson County peak in November, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fall River Township?
Since 2015, Wilson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fall River Township compared with Kansas?
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 Fall River Township?
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.