Adams County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
6 of 185 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Nebraska
Adams County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.7 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Adams County sits below Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Adams County: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.3%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 185 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 109 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (1.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
16.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
US-281 leads in Adams County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-HAYLAND (1), CR-HEARTLAND Ave (1) and N Cedar Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Adams County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-281, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Adams County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 2 |
| CR-HAYLAND | 1 |
| CR-HEARTLAND Ave | 1 |
| N Cedar Ave | 1 |
| Roseland Ave | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 18 |
| US-34 | 6 |
| 034 /212.940/Us34 & 42Nd St | 5 |
| 006 /214.811/South St(Us6) & Showboat Blvd | 4 |
| South Street | 4 |
| 034 /212.280/Us34 & 33Rd St | 3 |
| J St | 3 |
| SR-6 | 3 |
Adams County at a glance
| Population | 31,196 |
| Land area | 563.3 sq mi |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,014 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | -12% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 15 | +8% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 16 | +8% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Adams County
ZIP codes in Adams County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Adams County
How common are truck crashes in Adams County?
Adams County has had 185 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 109 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Adams County?
NHTSA data shows US-281 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Adams County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Adams County?
Truck crashes in Adams County peak in October, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Adams County?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Adams County compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 52.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Adams County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.