Cass County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cass 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
6 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Nebraska
Cass County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.5% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Cass County sits below Nebraska on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Cass County: I-80 most fatal truck crashes in Cass County: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Cass County has recorded 255 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-34 (3), CR-FEDDE Lane (1) and SR-43 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for Cass County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cass County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| US-34 | 3 |
| CR-FEDDE Lane | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 38 |
| US-34 | 22 |
| Ne-50 | 8 |
| 034 /352.450/Us34 & N50-Nw Of Avoca | 6 |
| SR-50 | 4 |
| 034 /380.240/Us34 & Oak Hill Rd | 3 |
| 080 /415.820/I80 Weigh Scale-2.5 Sw & .3 W Of Gr | 3 |
| 001 /15.910/N1 & 132Nd St-Ne Of Weeping Water | 2 |
Cass County at a glance
| Population | 27,492 |
| Land area | 556.9 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $91,990 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 24 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 22 | -10% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 22 | +2% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 21 | -4% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 21 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cass County
ZIP codes in Cass County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cass County
How common are truck crashes in Cass County?
255 truck crashes have been reported in Cass County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 122 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cass County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Cass County: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cass County?
The worst month is February: 12.2% of truck crashes in Cass County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cass County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does Cass County compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cass County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.