Sheridan Township, Ottawa County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sheridan Township, Ottawa County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sheridan Township, Ottawa County and Ottawa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ottawa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ottawa County compares with Kansas
Ottawa County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ottawa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ottawa County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.1 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 77% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 24.1% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Ottawa County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Ottawa County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Ottawa County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 69 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sheridan Township, Ottawa County since 2015, this page uses Ottawa County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
71% of truck crash reports in Ottawa County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (12.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sheridan since 2015 were spread across roads: US-81 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Ottawa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Sheridan Township, Ottawa County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ottawa County.
- 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 Ottawa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ottawa County) |
|---|---|
| 10Th | 2 |
| 170Th | 2 |
| 5Th | 2 |
| Rest Area | 2 |
| 30Th | 1 |
| Arrowhead | 1 |
| Bennington | 1 |
| Frontier | 1 |
Sheridan Township, Ottawa County at a glance
| Population | 414 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67436) | $58,309 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67436) | $94,140 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ottawa 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | +7% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +47% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -29% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sheridan Township, Ottawa County
How common are truck crashes in Sheridan Township, Ottawa County?
62 truck crashes have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 30 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sheridan Township, Ottawa County?
March has the most truck crashes in Ottawa County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sheridan Township, Ottawa County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Ottawa County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Sheridan Township, Ottawa County compare with Kansas?
Ottawa County records 90.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sheridan Township, Ottawa 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.