North Township, Woodson County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Township, Woodson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Township, Woodson County and Woodson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Woodson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 31 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Woodson County compares with Kansas
Woodson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Woodson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Woodson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 44% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 24% below the state |
| After dark | 35.5% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Kansas, Woodson County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Woodson County at a glance: July the month with the most truck crashes: 22.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 31 crashes involving commercial trucks in Woodson County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 130 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in North Township, Woodson County since 2015, this page uses Woodson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
77% of truck crash reports in Woodson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (22.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.3% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of North happened on US-75 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Woodson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for North Township, Woodson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Woodson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Woodson County) |
|---|---|
| 100Th | 2 |
| Fry | 2 |
| 140Th | 1 |
| 70Th | 1 |
| Coyote | 1 |
| US-054 | 1 |
| Willow | 1 |
North Township, Woodson County at a glance
| Population | 56 |
| Land area | 64.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66870) | $34,375 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Woodson 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +33% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 4 | -5% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -40% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Township, Woodson County
How many truck accidents are there in North Township, Woodson County?
31 truck crashes have been reported in Woodson County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 8 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Township, Woodson County?
Truck crashes in Woodson County peak in July, with 22.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Township, Woodson County?
Since 2015, Woodson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does North Township, Woodson County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 90.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Woodson County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Township, Woodson County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.