Solomon Township, Saline County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Solomon Township, Saline County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Solomon Township, Saline County and Saline County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Saline County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 400 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saline County compares with Kansas
Saline County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saline County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Saline County has lower values than Kansas for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Saline County: 16.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Overview
Saline County has recorded 400 truck crashes since 2015, with 120 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Solomon Township, Saline County since 2015, this page uses Saline County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
62% of truck crash reports in Saline County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
16.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Solomon since 2015: I-70 (2), E Old 40 Hwy (1) and Old 40 Hwy (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for Solomon Township, Saline County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Saline County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- 16.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Kansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Saline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| E Old 40 Hwy | 1 |
| Old 40 Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saline County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 113 |
| I-135 | 111 |
| I-70 | 24 |
| 9Th | 16 |
| Ohio | 8 |
| Crawford | 7 |
| Brookville | 6 |
| Old 40 | 6 |
Solomon Township, Saline County at a glance
| Population | 302 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67470) | $90,523 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67470) | $166,684 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saline 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 | 25 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 34 | +36% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 34 | -2% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 35 | +4% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Solomon Township, Saline County
How common are truck crashes in Solomon Township, Saline County?
Saline County has had 400 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 120 people and killing 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Solomon Township, Saline County?
January has the most truck crashes in Saline County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Solomon Township, Saline County?
Since 2015, Saline County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Solomon Township, Saline County compared with Kansas?
Saline County records 65.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Solomon Township, Saline 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.