Sheridan Township, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sheridan Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sheridan Township and Daviess County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Daviess County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 248 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Daviess County compares with Missouri
Daviess County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Daviess County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Daviess County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 251.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 34.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Daviess County sits below Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Daviess County at a glance: 22.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 248 crashes involving commercial trucks in Daviess County since 2015: 90 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sheridan Township since 2015, this page uses Daviess County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-36 leads within 10 miles of Sheridan with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-35 (2) and SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Sheridan Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 22.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), 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
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 Daviess County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| I-35 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Daviess County) |
|---|---|
| Is 35 | 167 |
| Mo 6 | 33 |
| US-69 | 9 |
| Rt Z | 4 |
| Mo 13 | 3 |
| Mo 190 | 3 |
| Rt Cc | 3 |
| Rt J | 3 |
Sheridan Township at a glance
| Population | 449 |
| Land area | 34.1 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64649) | $67,216 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64649) | $258,737 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Daviess 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 | 16 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | -40% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +58% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 24 | +53% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sheridan Township
How many truck crashes happen in Sheridan Township?
Since 2015, 248 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Daviess County (90 injured, 5 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sheridan Township?
US-36 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sheridan since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sheridan Township?
January has the most truck crashes in Daviess County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sheridan Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Daviess County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does Sheridan Township compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 251.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Daviess County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sheridan Township?
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.