Solomon Township, Sheridan County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Solomon Township, Sheridan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Solomon Township, Sheridan County and Sheridan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sheridan County numbers.
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. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Sheridan County: 14.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 59 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sheridan County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 72 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Solomon Township, Sheridan County since 2015, this page uses Sheridan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
46% of truck crash reports in Sheridan County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Solomon since 2015: I-70 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Sheridan County.
Route planning tips for Solomon Township, Sheridan County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sheridan County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 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 |
Solomon Township, Sheridan County at a glance
| Population | 141 |
| Land area | 107.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67737) | $52,917 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Solomon Township, Sheridan County
How many truck crashes happen in Solomon Township, Sheridan County?
59 truck crashes have been reported in Sheridan County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 25 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Solomon Township, Sheridan County?
The worst month is December: 13.6% of truck crashes in Sheridan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Solomon Township, Sheridan County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Sheridan County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Solomon Township, Sheridan County compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Sheridan County has 212.4 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Solomon Township, 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.