Topeka, KS - Accident News and Resources including car, bicycle, motorcycle and truck accidents and much more.

Topeka  the capital of Kansas and home of over 3,000 traffic accidents in 2013 alone

According to a 2010 census, Topeka has a population of over 127,000 people. When including the entire Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area that rises to nearly 234,000. Major roadways in the Topeka area include:

For up-to-date information about roadways and conditions, visit the Kansas Department of Transportation website. And to find out about current weather conditions in the Topeka area, go to Accuweather.

Links to recent accidents in the Topeka area

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Topeka:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Topeka, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking. 

Many accident victims would like a free copy of the traffic collision report which may give the following information:

  • the date, time of day, and street location of the collision;
  • the weather conditions at the time of the crash;
  • the names and addresses of all drivers;
  • the insurance company of each driver;
  • a diagram detailing the crash scene;
  • the name and badge number of the law enforcement officers who responded to the accident.

If you know someone who has been injured in a Topeka accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

Topeka grief support information for accident victims

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Topeka grief support organizations.

Topeka legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Topeka, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Topeka injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial tco get help from a Topeka injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Topeka wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Topeka personal injury attorney can do to help.

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Most recent accident reports

Both young passengers were taken to Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center, though the extent of their injuries is unknown. Though three other people were involved in the crash, none were injured.
Date: 
Friday, August 29, 2014
Roadway: 
I-70
City: 
Topeka, KS
Both the baby and the adult driver have been taken to Holton Community Hospital.
Date: 
Friday, August 29, 2014
Roadway: 
K road

A 26-year-old Wamego woman was killed when her motorcycle and a pickup truck collided Monday afternoon in Pottawatomie County.

Kansas Highway Patrol officials identified the fatality victim as Stephanie R. Kickbush.

Date: 
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Roadway: 
K-99
City: 
Wamego, KS
Kenneth Young was pronounced dead at the scene by authorities. He is survived by his wife, mother, four daughters, a son, a sister, three brothers, and seven grandchildren.
Date: 
Sunday, June 22, 2014
City: 
Admire, KS

A leader in the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation was killed in an overnight traffic accident on the tribal grounds near Mayetta, authorities said.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
Type: Car Accident
The Kansas Highway Patrol says a 1-year-old child died after being hit by a car in a parking lot. The patrol says Kael Dame of Clay Center died in the accident Monday night at the Huntress Park ball field in Clay Center.
Date: 
Sunday, June 1, 2014

Officials of a Topeka school district say a teenager who died in a traffic accident had received his diploma just hours earlier.

Date: 
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Topeka, KS
Type: Car Accident

A Topeka motorcyclist who was critically injured Friday in a wreck with a sport utility vehicle in western Shawnee County died Saturday afternoon, authorities said.

Date: 
Thursday, April 24, 2014
City: 
Topeka, KS

A two-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon north of Lawrence in Nortonville killed one person and seriously injured several others, including two Topekans, the Kansas Highway Patrol reported.

Date: 
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Type: Car Accident

Topeka police on Friday evening identified the motorcyclist who was injured in a crash Thursday as Solomon Omega Smith, 28, of Topeka.

Date: 
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
City: 
Topeka, KS

A motorcyclist was dead after a wreck Sunday afternoon in Jefferson County, according to Kansas Highway Patrol records.

The highway patrol identified the victim as Blake A. Sneed, 20, of Tonganoxie.

Date: 
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 24
City: 
Perry, KS

A Holton man was killed Monday night after the tractor he was operating rolled down a terrace north of town, Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse said.

Date: 
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Roadway: 
P. Road
City: 
Holton, KS