Cheyenne County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cheyenne 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
0 of 250 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cheyenne County compares with Nebraska
Cheyenne County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cheyenne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cheyenne County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 256.9 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 4.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 37.4% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Cheyenne County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cheyenne County: 37.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Overview
Cheyenne County has recorded 250 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
37.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads in Cheyenne County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-COUNTY Road 32 (1) and Sr-L17J (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cheyenne County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Cheyenne County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cheyenne County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- 37.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nebraska; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Reporting was incomplete in 2016 and 2019, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cheyenne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cheyenne County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| CR-COUNTY Road 32 | 1 |
| Sr-L17J | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cheyenne County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 59 |
| 080 /57.200/I80 Se Of Eb Ramp From N19-W Of Sidn | 6 |
| 080 /38.030/I80 W Of Wb Ramp From L17B-S Of Pott | 4 |
| SR-30 | 4 |
| 080 /44.190/I80 E Of Cr 87-Se Of Potter | 3 |
| 080 /57.040/I80 Se Of Eb Ramp From N19-W Of Sidn | 3 |
| Sidney Se. Link | 3 |
| 080 /37.970/I80 W Of Wb Ramp From L17B-S Of Pott | 2 |
Cheyenne County at a glance
| Population | 9,602 |
| Land area | 1,196.0 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,675 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cheyenne 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 | 23 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 23 | +0% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 28 | +19% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 21 | -25% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cheyenne County
ZIP codes in Cheyenne County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cheyenne County
How many truck crashes happen in Cheyenne County?
Since 2015, 250 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cheyenne County (124 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cheyenne County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Cheyenne County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cheyenne County?
The worst month is April: 12.8% of truck crashes in Cheyenne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cheyenne County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cheyenne County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Cheyenne County compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Cheyenne County records 256.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cheyenne County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016 and 2019; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.