Newark, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newark: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newark 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 runs above Kansas on 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
Police reported 132 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilson County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Newark 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Newark since 2015: CR-BROWN Rd (1), SR-47 (1), US-169 (1) and US-400 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Wilson County.
Route planning tips for Newark fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-BROWN Rd | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-169 | 1 |
| US-400 | 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 |
Newark at a glance
| Population | 226 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66776) | $57,304 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66776) | $121,179 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newark
How many truck accidents are there in Newark?
132 truck crashes have been reported in Wilson County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 46 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Newark?
The worst month is November: 13.6% of truck crashes in Wilson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Newark?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Newark compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilson County has 141.8 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Newark?
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.