Bell Creek, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bell Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bell Creek and Burt County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Burt County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burt County compares with Nebraska
Burt County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burt County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.9 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 7.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 70% below the state |
Burt County has lower values than Nebraska for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Burt County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Burt County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 59 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bell Creek since 2015, this page uses Burt County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
79% of truck crash reports in Burt County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (14.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.2% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-32 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Burt County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Bell Creek fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burt County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-32; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.9% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Burt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 4 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burt County) |
|---|---|
| 077 /153.590/Us77 & N51-N Of Lyons | 8 |
| US-77 | 5 |
| 075 /139.350/Us75 S Of Cr "N"-N Of Tekamah | 4 |
| US-75 | 3 |
| 077 /149.570/Us77 N Of Main St-N Of Lyons | 2 |
| Nebraska Hwy 32 | 2 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| Us-77 And N-51 / Milepost 154 / 4.5 S Of Lyons | 2 |
Bell Creek at a glance
| Population | 230 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68038) | $51,362 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68038) | $130,920 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burt 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +33% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | -16% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | -25% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 5 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, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bell Creek
How many truck accidents are there in Bell Creek?
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Burt County (43 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bell Creek?
NHTSA data shows SR-32 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bell Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bell Creek?
Truck crashes in Burt County peak in March, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bell Creek?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Burt County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bell Creek compare with Nebraska?
Burt County records 91.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bell Creek?
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.