Sheridan Township, Cherokee County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sheridan Township, Cherokee County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sheridan Township, Cherokee County and Cherokee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cherokee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with Kansas
Cherokee County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Cherokee County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Cherokee County at a glance: 1 in 92 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.1% in Kansas.
Overview
Cherokee County has recorded 187 truck crashes since 2015, with 63 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sheridan Township, Cherokee County since 2015, this page uses Cherokee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
62% of truck crash reports in Cherokee County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.5% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sheridan since 2015: US-400 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Sheridan Township, Cherokee County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-400 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| Military | 5 |
| Clem | 5 |
| East | 4 |
| 7Th | 3 |
| 10Th | 2 |
| U069 Alt | 2 |
| 100Th | 1 |
| 12Th | 1 |
Sheridan Township, Cherokee County at a glance
| Population | 205 |
| Land area | 66.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66782) | $36,458 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee 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 | 17 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 13 | -20% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +19% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | +6% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sheridan Township, Cherokee County
How common are truck crashes in Sheridan Township, Cherokee County?
187 truck crashes have been reported in Cherokee County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 63 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sheridan Township, Cherokee County?
The worst month is June: 12.8% of truck crashes in Cherokee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sheridan Township, Cherokee County?
Since 2015, Cherokee County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sheridan Township, Cherokee County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Cherokee County has 87.0 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sheridan Township, Cherokee County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.