Omaha, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Omaha: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Omaha and Gallatin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gallatin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 40 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gallatin County compares with Illinois
Gallatin County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gallatin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gallatin County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.8 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 40.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 11.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Gallatin County has lower values than Illinois for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Gallatin County: May the month with the most truck crashes: 22.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Gallatin County has recorded 40 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 115 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Omaha since 2015, this page uses Gallatin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (22.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.7% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Omaha since 2015: SR-142 (1) and US-45 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for Omaha fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 40.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gallatin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-142 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gallatin County) |
|---|---|
| Il-1 | 8 |
| Il-13 | 7 |
| SR-13 | 3 |
| Il-141 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| Shawneetown New Haven Rd | 2 |
| Emiline Rd | 1 |
| Farmer Rd. | 1 |
Omaha at a glance
| Population | 206 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 277 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62871) | $107,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62871) | $74,015 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Gallatin 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +131% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 4 | -45% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | +6% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Omaha
How many truck crashes happen in Omaha?
Gallatin County has had 40 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Omaha?
The worst month is May: 22.5% of truck crashes in Gallatin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Omaha?
Since 2015, Gallatin County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Omaha compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Gallatin County has 67.8 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Omaha?
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.