Sedgwick County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sedgwick County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 25 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sedgwick County compares with Colorado
Sedgwick County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sedgwick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sedgwick County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.0% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 8.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 64% below the state |
Compared with Colorado, Sedgwick County is lower on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Sedgwick County at a glance: 16.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 25 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sedgwick County since 2015: 10 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 161 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.0% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Sedgwick County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-19 (1), I-76 (1) and US-385 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Sedgwick County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Sedgwick County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 36.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- With 24.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sedgwick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sedgwick County) |
|---|---|
| CR-19 | 1 |
| I-76 | 1 |
| US-385 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sedgwick County) |
|---|---|
| I 76 At Mp 166 | 4 |
| Cr 19 At Cr 2 | 2 |
| I76 3,696 Feet E Of Mp 177 | 2 |
| Cr 19 At Cr 6 | 1 |
| Cr 59 1,056 Feet N Of Hwy 138 | 1 |
| Hwy 138 At Cr 33 | 1 |
| Hwy 138 At Mp 53 | 1 |
| Hwy 385 At Cr 28 | 1 |
Sedgwick County at a glance
| Population | 2,257 |
| Land area | 548.0 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,768 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sedgwick 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +82% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -52% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -48% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sedgwick County
ZIP codes in Sedgwick County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Sedgwick County
How common are truck crashes in Sedgwick County?
25 truck crashes have been reported in Sedgwick County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 10 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sedgwick County?
The worst month is March: 20.0% of truck crashes in Sedgwick County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sedgwick County?
Since 2015, Sedgwick County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sedgwick County compare with Colorado?
Sedgwick County records 100.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sedgwick County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.