ZIP 67740 (Hoxie, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67740: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sheridan County, 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 sits below Kansas on 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 per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Sheridan County has recorded 59 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 72 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67740 happened on SR-23 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Sheridan County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67740 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 2 |
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 |
ZIP 67740 at a glance
| Population | 1,592 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,417 |
| Median home value | $184,915 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67740
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67740?
Sheridan County has had 59 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 67740?
December has the most truck crashes in Sheridan County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67740?
Since 2015, Sheridan County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 67740 compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
Sheridan County records 212.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67740?
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.