What this tracks
This dataset records all reported motor vehicle crashes in Kansas that resulted in injury, fatality, over $1,000 in property damage, or damage to KDOT property.
Why it matters to you
If you’re choosing between routes for your daily commute in Wichita, this data shows which intersections have recurring rear-end collisions or pedestrian incidents. Parents can check if their teen’s driving route has a high rate of speed-related crashes. Small trucking businesses can identify roads with frequent large-vehicle accidents to adjust delivery routes.
How to read this data
ACC_SEVERITY — Injury level: values like “INJURY” or “FATALITY”
CWOV_FHE_ACC_TYPE — Collision type: “REAR END”, “SIDESWIPE”, or “HEAD ON”
ACC_HOUR — Time of crash: “21” means 9 PM
ON_ROAD_TYPE — Road classification: “Local Route” or “State Highway”
Try it yourself
Search crashes near your Wichita neighborhood by filtering for “ACC_CITY = WICHITA” and checking the DOT_LATITUDE/DOT_LONGITUDE coordinates against your area.