Solomon Township, Phillips County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Solomon Township, Phillips County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Solomon Township, Phillips County and Phillips County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Phillips County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 79 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Phillips County compares with Kansas
Phillips County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Phillips County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Phillips County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 147.9 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.5% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Phillips County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Phillips County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 79 crashes involving commercial trucks in Phillips County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 52 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Solomon Township, Phillips County since 2015; patterns below come from Phillips County as a whole.
57% of truck crash reports in Phillips County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.5% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Solomon since 2015: US-36 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Phillips County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Solomon Township, Phillips County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Phillips County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.4% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Phillips County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Phillips County) |
|---|---|
| Quail | 2 |
| State | 2 |
| West Day Dream | 2 |
| Pl W Fox Rd | 1 |
Solomon Township, Phillips County at a glance
| Population | 127 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67639) | $84,091 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Phillips 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +56% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -33% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | +44% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 7 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Solomon Township, Phillips County
How common are truck crashes in Solomon Township, Phillips County?
Since 2015, 79 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Phillips County (27 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Solomon Township, Phillips County?
The worst month is December: 15.2% of truck crashes in Phillips County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Solomon Township, Phillips County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Phillips County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Solomon Township, Phillips County compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Phillips County has 147.9 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Solomon Township, Phillips 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.