Goodland, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goodland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Goodland and Sherman County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sherman County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sherman County compares with Kansas
Sherman County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sherman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sherman County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 389.0 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 6.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.8% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Sherman County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Sherman County: 27.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Overview
Sherman County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 110 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Only 70 truck crashes were reported in Goodland since 2015; patterns below come from Sherman County as a whole.
50% of truck crash reports in Sherman 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 (28.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 60.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 24.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Goodland since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (2) and SR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Goodland fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sherman County.
- With 27.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sherman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sherman County) |
|---|---|
| I-070 | 187 |
| I-70 | 13 |
| I-0070 | 2 |
| 12Th | 1 |
| 17Th | 1 |
| 18Th | 1 |
| 8Th | 1 |
| Co Rd 78 | 1 |
Goodland at a glance
| Population | 4,394 |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Density | 976 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 67735) | $61,042 |
| Median home value (ZIP 67735) | $135,941 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sherman 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 | 15 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | -4% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | -5% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 30 | +123% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Goodland
How many truck crashes happen in Goodland?
Sherman County has had 251 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 110 people and killing 24.
When do most truck crashes happen in Goodland?
The worst month is March: 28.7% of truck crashes in Sherman County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Goodland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Sherman County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Goodland compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 389.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sherman County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Goodland?
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.