Kansas, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kansas: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kansas and Seneca County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Seneca County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 327 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seneca County compares with Ohio
Seneca County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seneca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seneca County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.8 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 7.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Seneca County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Kansas: US-6 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Kansas: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Seneca County has recorded 327 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Kansas since 2015, this page uses Seneca County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-6 leads within 10 miles of Kansas with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-199 (2), SR-53 (2) and US-23 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Kansas fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Seneca County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2022 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Seneca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 5 |
| SR-199 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| Stearns Rd | 1 |
| TR-59 Rainey Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seneca County) |
|---|---|
| US-224 | 33 |
| US-23 | 30 |
| SR-4 | 26 |
| SR-53 | 21 |
| SR-12 | 21 |
| Washington St | 18 |
| SR-18 | 17 |
| Cr 592 | 10 |
Kansas at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44841) | $53,295 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seneca 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 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 31 | +890% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +2% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 28 | -13% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kansas
How many truck accidents are there in Kansas?
327 truck crashes have been reported in Seneca County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 150 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kansas?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kansas: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kansas?
The worst month is August: 11.3% of truck crashes in Seneca County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kansas?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Seneca County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Kansas compared with Ohio?
Seneca County records 52.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kansas?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.