Prairie Township, Wilson County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prairie Township, Wilson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Prairie 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 |
Wilson County sits below Kansas 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.
Wilson County at a glance: 12.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Prairie 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
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Prairie is US-400, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 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 Prairie Township, Wilson County 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
Prairie Township, Wilson County at a glance
| Population | 110 |
| Land area | 30.0 sq mi |
| Density | 4 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 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Prairie Township, Wilson County
How many truck crashes happen in Prairie Township, Wilson County?
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilson County (46 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Prairie Township, Wilson County?
NHTSA data shows US-400 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Prairie since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Prairie Township, Wilson County?
November has the most truck crashes in Wilson County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Prairie Township, Wilson County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Prairie Township, Wilson County compare 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 Prairie Township, Wilson County?
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.