Sherman Township, Leavenworth County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sherman Township, Leavenworth County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sherman Township, Leavenworth County and Leavenworth County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Leavenworth County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 371 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leavenworth County compares with Kansas
Leavenworth County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leavenworth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leavenworth County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 21.5% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Leavenworth County sits below Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Leavenworth County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Leavenworth County has recorded 371 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Sherman Township, Leavenworth County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Leavenworth County numbers.
59% of truck crash reports in Leavenworth County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sherman is I-70, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-7 (2), US-24 (2) and 158th Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Sherman Township, Leavenworth County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Leavenworth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| 158th Rd | 1 |
| CR-222ND St | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leavenworth County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 128 |
| I070Kta | 60 |
| Tonganoxie | 10 |
| Fairmount | 5 |
| 158Th | 5 |
| 10Th | 5 |
| Golden | 3 |
| Evans | 3 |
Sherman Township, Leavenworth County at a glance
| Population | 2,912 |
| Land area | 41.4 sq mi |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66052) | $82,411 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66052) | $340,052 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leavenworth 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 29 | +67% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 32 | +11% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 36 | +12% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sherman Township, Leavenworth County
How many truck accidents are there in Sherman Township, Leavenworth County?
Since 2015, 371 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Leavenworth County (124 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sherman Township, Leavenworth County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sherman since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sherman Township, Leavenworth County?
The worst month is May: 9.7% of truck crashes in Leavenworth County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sherman Township, Leavenworth County?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leavenworth County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sherman Township, Leavenworth County compare with Kansas?
Leavenworth County records 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sherman Township, Leavenworth County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.