Alliance, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alliance: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alliance and Box Butte County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Box Butte County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Box Butte County compares with Nebraska
Box Butte County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Box Butte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Box Butte County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.1 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.2% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Box Butte County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Box Butte County: October worst month: 20.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 67 crashes involving commercial trucks in Box Butte County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 61 days.
With 19 truck crashes reported in Alliance since 2015, this page uses Box Butte County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
66% of truck crash reports in Box Butte County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 20.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 13.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Alliance since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-2 (1) and US-385 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Box Butte County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Alliance fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Box Butte County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.2% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; adjust start times where you can.
- With 21.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nebraska), 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Box Butte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-385 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Box Butte County) |
|---|---|
| US-385 | 4 |
| 385 /108.470/Us385 At Kansas St | 3 |
| 087 /11.660/N87 S Of Grant Rd-N Of Alliance | 2 |
| 385 /110.530/Us385 & Nance Rd | 2 |
| Cr 74 & Gage Rd-Sw Of Hemingford | 2 |
| Ne-71 | 2 |
| Perkins Rd W Of Cr 76-W Of Alliance | 2 |
| 002 /66.150/N2 & Cr 71-W Of Hemingford | 1 |
Alliance at a glance
| Population | 8,071 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,649 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 69301) | $68,371 |
| Median home value (ZIP 69301) | $172,951 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Box Butte 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 | 6 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +3% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -6% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alliance
How many truck accidents are there in Alliance?
Box Butte County has had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alliance?
The worst month is October: 20.9% of truck crashes in Box Butte County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Alliance?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Box Butte County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Alliance compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Box Butte County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Alliance?
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.