Wichita Truck Crash Hotspots and What to Do After a Semi Wreck

If you drive in Wichita, you've shared lanes with semis on I-135, K-96, I-235 and Kellogg (US-54/400). Those high-speed corridors are essential for freight—and they're also where serious crashes concentrate. Using Wichita Police Department (WPD) open data and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) crash layers, this guide highlights local truck crash hotspots and a practical plan for what to do after a semi/truck wreck.

Wichita Truck Crash Hotspots (Based on WPD/KDOT Data)

• I-135 at the K-96/North Junction – heavy merging and weaving (active improvement phases).
• K-96 (northeast corridor) – busy ramps and interchange upgrades planned; expect shifting traffic.
• I-235 & Kellogg (US-54/400) system ramps – complex merges and speed transitions.
• Kellogg through central Wichita – density of ramps and speed changes.

Data sources: WPD Traffic Accidents (map series and 2024 dataset) and KDOT crash map services.

What to Do After a Semi/Truck Wreck (Step-by-Step)

Kansas Rules That Affect Your Claim

• Statute of limitations: In most KS personal injury cases, you generally have two years to file suit (K.S.A. 60-513). Some exceptions apply—ask a lawyer early.
• Modified comparative fault (50% bar): You can recover if you're less than 50% at fault; any award is reduced by your percentage (K.S.A. 60-258a).

Quick Local Data Points

• Sedgwick County had 10,217 crashes in 2023 (highest in KS).
• Driver inattention is a top contributing circumstance statewide in 2023.
• K-96 corridor improvements (ramp/interchange upgrades; widening) are advancing—expect traffic shifts and work zones.

Sources: Kansas Statistical Abstract; KTSRO Crash Facts; KDOT project pages.

Local Resources

• Wichita Police Accident Reports: services.wichita.gov/accidentreports/ (WPD).
• KHP Crash Logs (recent): kansas.gov/khp-crashlogs/ (Sedgwick filter).
• KDOT KanDrive: kandrive.gov (live cameras/closures).
• Wichita Metro Updates: ksdot.gov (project notices).