Elkhorn Township, Cuming County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elkhorn Township, Cuming County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elkhorn 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Cuming County: 1 in 132 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Cuming County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 92 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Elkhorn Township, Cuming County since 2015, this page uses Cuming County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
August has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Elkhorn happened on US-275 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Elkhorn Township, Cuming County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-275 | 3 |
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 |
Elkhorn Township, Cuming County at a glance
| Population | 242 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 7 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 10. 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elkhorn Township, Cuming County
How many truck crashes happen in Elkhorn Township, Cuming County?
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cuming County (92 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Elkhorn Township, Cuming County?
Truck crashes in Cuming County peak in August, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Elkhorn Township, Cuming County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cuming County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Elkhorn Township, Cuming County compare with Nebraska?
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 Elkhorn Township, Cuming 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.