Bellwood, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bellwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bellwood and Butler County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Butler County numbers.
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 |
Butler County sits below Nebraska on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Butler County: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Butler County has recorded 91 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Bellwood since 2015, this page uses Butler County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
58% of truck crash reports in Butler County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 13.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bellwood since 2015: US-30 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for Bellwood fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% 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 Butler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
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 |
Bellwood at a glance
| Population | 410 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,752 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68624) | $69,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68624) | $180,611 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bellwood
How many truck crashes happen in Bellwood?
91 truck crashes have been reported in Butler County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 74 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bellwood?
September has the most truck crashes in Butler County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bellwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Butler County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bellwood compared 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 Bellwood?
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.