Bismark Township, Cuming County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bismark Township, Cuming County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bismark Township, Cuming County and Cuming County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cuming County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cuming County compares with Nebraska
Cuming County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cuming County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cuming County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 134.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Cuming County sits below Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Cuming County: 1 in 132 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Cuming County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 92 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Bismark Township, Cuming County since 2015; patterns below come from Cuming County as a whole.
69% of truck crash reports in Cuming County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Bismark happened on SR-15 (1) and US-275 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for Bismark Township, Cuming County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cuming County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cuming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-275 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cuming County) |
|---|---|
| SR-275 | 9 |
| US-275 | 8 |
| 009 /9.950/N9 & N51-W Of Bancroft | 5 |
| 275 /100.070/Us275 At Cr P107-Nw Of Wisner | 2 |
| 275 /114.300/Us275 Se Of Cr 15-Nw Of West Point | 2 |
| 275 /115.430/Us275 At 16Th Rd-N Of West Point | 2 |
| 275 /118.560/Us275 & Deere St | 2 |
| 275 /120.750/Us275 N Of Cr "D"-S Of West Point | 2 |
Bismark Township, Cuming County at a glance
| Population | 145 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68716) | $65,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68716) | $133,897 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cuming 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 | 15 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | -20% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +0% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | -13% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bismark Township, Cuming County
How many truck crashes happen in Bismark Township, Cuming County?
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cuming County (92 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bismark Township, Cuming County?
The worst month is August: 12.5% of truck crashes in Cuming County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bismark Township, Cuming County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Cuming County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Bismark Township, Cuming County compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cuming County has 134.0 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bismark Township, Cuming County?
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.