Sheridan County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sheridan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sheridan County compares with Kansas
Sheridan County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sheridan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sheridan County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 212.4 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 65% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.9% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Sheridan County has lower values than Kansas for 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.
The headline for Sheridan County: 14.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 59 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sheridan County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 72 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 13.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Sheridan County is SR-23, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-24 (1) and US-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Sheridan County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Sheridan County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.8% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Sheridan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sheridan County) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 5 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| US-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sheridan County) |
|---|---|
| Co Rd 40 | 2 |
| Co Rd 110W | 1 |
| Co Rd 60 | 1 |
| Co Rd 70W | 1 |
| County Road 70W | 1 |
| Main | 1 |
| Oak | 1 |
| West | 1 |
Sheridan County at a glance
| Population | 2,397 |
| Land area | 896.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,417 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sheridan 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +115% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +49% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 3 | -53% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sheridan County
ZIP codes in Sheridan County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Sheridan County
How many truck accidents are there in Sheridan County?
Since 2015, 59 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sheridan County (25 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sheridan County?
NHTSA data shows SR-23 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Sheridan County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sheridan County?
The worst month is December: 13.6% of truck crashes in Sheridan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sheridan County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sheridan County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Sheridan County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Sheridan County records 212.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sheridan 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.