Hastings, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hastings: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hastings and Adams County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Adams County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Nebraska, Adams County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Adams County: 1 in 30 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Adams County has recorded 185 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 81 truck crashes reported in Hastings since 2015, this page uses Adams County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
46% of truck crash reports in Adams County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (1.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hastings is US-6, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-HEARTLAND Ave (1), N Cedar Ave (1) and Roseland Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for Hastings fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; 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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-HEARTLAND Ave | 1 |
| N Cedar Ave | 1 |
| Roseland Ave | 1 |
| US-281 | 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 |
Hastings at a glance
| Population | 25,152 |
| Land area | 14.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,687 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hastings
How common are truck crashes in Hastings?
185 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 109 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hastings?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hastings: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hastings?
The worst month is October: 15.7% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hastings?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Hastings compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 52.7 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hastings?
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.