Fredonia, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fredonia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fredonia 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 has lower values than Kansas for 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
Wilson County has recorded 132 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
Fredonia had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wilson County numbers.
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.
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 Fredonia with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Harper Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Wilson County.
Route planning tips for Fredonia fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilson County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-400; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-400 | 5 |
| 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 |
Fredonia at a glance
| Population | 2,071 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 849 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 Fredonia
How many truck accidents are there in Fredonia?
132 truck crashes have been reported in Wilson County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 46 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fredonia?
NHTSA data shows US-400 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fredonia since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fredonia?
November has the most truck crashes in Wilson County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fredonia?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Fredonia 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 Fredonia?
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.