Wyandotte County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wyandotte County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Wyandotte County compares with Kansas
Wyandotte County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wyandotte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wyandotte County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.5 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 69% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Wyandotte County sits below Kansas on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Wyandotte County at a glance: 1.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Kansas: 4.8).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,502 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wyandotte County. They injured 517 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Wyandotte County since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (4), SR-32 (4), I-35 (2), I-435 (1) and I-635 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
45 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wyandotte County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wyandotte County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wyandotte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wyandotte County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| I-35 | 2 |
| I-435 | 1 |
| I-635 | 1 |
| I-670 | 1 |
| Leavenworth Rd | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Parallel Pkwy | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wyandotte County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 411 |
| I-635 | 178 |
| I-035 | 101 |
| I-435 | 98 |
| I070Kta | 73 |
| I-670 | 40 |
| Kansas | 34 |
| Fairfax | 34 |
Wyandotte County at a glance
| Population | 169,418 |
| Land area | 151.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,117 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,842 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wyandotte 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 | 100 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 118 | +18% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 110 | -6% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 138 | +25% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 100 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 138. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wyandotte County
ZIP codes in Wyandotte County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wyandotte County
How common are truck crashes in Wyandotte County?
Since 2015, 1,502 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wyandotte County (517 injured, 22 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wyandotte County?
The worst month is February: 10.6% of truck crashes in Wyandotte County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wyandotte County?
45 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wyandotte County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wyandotte County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Wyandotte County has 77.5 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wyandotte 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.