How Do I Report a Speeding or Unsafe Truck Driver in Wichita or Western Kansas?

Authored by Bradley A. Pistotnik — well-known and highly experienced Wichita truck accident lawyer; author of the book “Truck Accidents Kill,” and an authoritative speaker on trucking safety.

Coverage area: Wichita Metro (Sedgwick County and surrounding communities) and “Western Kansas,” defined here as any county west of a north–south line approximately 10 miles east of Topeka, bounded by Nebraska to the north, Oklahoma to the south, and Colorado to the west.

If It's an Emergency

• Call 911 immediately if the situation is dangerous.
• On Kansas highways: dial *47 to reach Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP). On the Kansas Turnpike: *KTA (*582).

City of Wichita

• Wichita Police Department online Traffic Complaint (patterns/hotspots)
• WPD main line: 316-268-4111 (non-emergency).

Sedgwick County (outside city limits)

• Sedgwick County Sheriff — Traffic Safety Hazard/Issue Complaint form for ongoing problem areas and hazards.

Federal Complaint About a CMV/Carrier

• FMCSA National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB): report unsafe CMV driving, safety violations, or carrier issues.

What Information to Collect (If Safe)

• Location (road, mile marker), direction of travel, time
• Carrier name/logo, USDOT/MC number, license plate, trailer number
• Behavior observed (e.g., 15+ mph over, tailgating, lane weaving)
• Dashcam or phone video only if it does not distract from your driving

If you or a loved one has been injured by an unsafe or speeding commercial truck driver, Bull Attorneys can help you investigate the crash, preserve evidence, and pursue full compensation. Call us 24/7 at 316-684-4400.