Butler County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Butler 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
3 of 91 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Butler County compares with Nebraska
Butler County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butler County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.5 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.87 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 13.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Butler County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Butler County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Butler County has recorded 91 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 13.5% of truck crashes.
14.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Butler County since 2015: US-81 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for Butler County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Butler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Butler County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butler County) |
|---|---|
| Ne-15 | 7 |
| 015 /87.160/E Jct N15 & N92-Se Of David City | 2 |
| 32Nd Rd | 2 |
| 32Nd Road | 2 |
| 36Th Rd | 2 |
| Ne-92 | 2 |
| Nebraska Hwy 64 | 2 |
| Road | 2 |
Butler County at a glance
| Population | 8,439 |
| Land area | 584.8 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,718 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butler 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 | 6 | +3% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | +10% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +21% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Butler County
ZIP codes in Butler County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Butler County
How common are truck crashes in Butler County?
Since 2015, 91 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Butler County (74 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Butler County?
September has the most truck crashes in Butler County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Butler County?
Since 2015, Butler County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Butler County compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Butler County has 90.5 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Butler 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.