Westwood Hills, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Westwood Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Westwood Hills and Wyandotte County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wyandotte County numbers.
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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Westwood Hills: I-435 deadliest road: 26 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Westwood Hills since 2015.
Overview
Wyandotte County has recorded 1,502 truck crashes since 2015, with 517 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Westwood Hills since 2015, this page uses Wyandotte County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
I-435 leads within 10 miles of Westwood Hills with 26 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-70 (10), I-35 (7) and US-71 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 45 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
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 Westwood Hills fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wyandotte County.
- Look at alternatives to I-435 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 26 |
| I-70 | 10 |
| I-35 | 7 |
| US-71 | 4 |
| Bannister Rd | 3 |
| Prospect Ave | 3 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| I-470 | 2 |
| I-635 | 2 |
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 |
Westwood Hills at a glance
| Population | 395 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 6,172 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 100 a year in the 1990s and 138 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Westwood Hills
How common are truck crashes in Westwood Hills?
1,502 truck crashes have been reported in Wyandotte County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 517 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Westwood Hills?
I-435 had 26 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Westwood Hills since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Westwood Hills?
Truck crashes in Wyandotte County peak in February, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Westwood Hills?
Garbage trucks were involved in 45 reported crashes in Wyandotte County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Westwood Hills compared with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 77.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wyandotte County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Westwood Hills?
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.