Gibbon, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gibbon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gibbon and Buffalo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Buffalo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 622 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buffalo County compares with Nebraska
Buffalo County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buffalo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buffalo County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.3 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.1% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.8% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Buffalo County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Buffalo County: 27.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 16.7% in Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 622 crashes involving commercial trucks in Buffalo County since 2015: 293 people were injured and 30 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Gibbon had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Buffalo County numbers.
68% of truck crash reports in Buffalo County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Gibbon with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-E Coal Chute Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Gibbon fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buffalo County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 27.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nebraska), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Buffalo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| CR-E Coal Chute Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buffalo County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 173 |
| US-30 | 8 |
| US-183 | 7 |
| Ne-2 | 6 |
| 080 /255.840/I80 W Of Wb Ramp From Us183-Sw Of | 6 |
| 2Nd Ave | 5 |
| 080 /272.650/I80 Under 2Nd Ave(N44) | 4 |
| 080 /283.500/I80 E Of N10-Sw Of Gibbon | 4 |
Gibbon at a glance
| Population | 1,917 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,191 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68840) | $76,394 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68840) | $198,822 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buffalo 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 | 42 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | -12% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 43 | +16% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 60 | +39% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 60. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gibbon
How many truck accidents are there in Gibbon?
Since 2015, 622 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Buffalo County (293 injured, 30 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gibbon?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gibbon: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gibbon?
Truck crashes in Buffalo County peak in December, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gibbon?
Since 2015, Buffalo County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gibbon compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Buffalo County has 104.3 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gibbon?
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.