Sheridan Township, Washington County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sheridan Township, Washington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sheridan Township, Washington County and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 71 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Washington County compares with Kansas
Washington County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.6 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.5% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 35% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Washington County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Washington County: July 21.1% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 71 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 58 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Sheridan Township, Washington County since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
89% of truck crash reports in Washington County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (21.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 27.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sheridan since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Washington County.
Route planning tips for Sheridan Township, Washington County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Upland | 4 |
| 22Nd | 2 |
| 27Th | 2 |
| 29Th | 1 |
| 2Nd | 1 |
| 5Th | 1 |
| 6Th | 1 |
| Gypsum | 1 |
Sheridan Township, Washington County at a glance
| Population | 104 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66962) | $74,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66962) | $273,657 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +7% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +63% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | -12% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sheridan Township, Washington County
How many truck accidents are there in Sheridan Township, Washington County?
71 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sheridan Township, Washington County?
The worst month is July: 21.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sheridan Township, Washington County?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sheridan Township, Washington County compare with Kansas?
Washington County records 112.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sheridan Township, Washington 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.