Lincoln Township, Cuming County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Township, Cuming County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln 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.
What stands out in Cuming County: 1 in 132 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 136 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cuming County since 2015: 92 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
Lincoln Township, Cuming County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cuming County numbers.
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
The worst month is August with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-15 (2), CR-ROAD X (1) and SR-91 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Lincoln Township, Cuming County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cuming County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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 | 2 |
| CR-ROAD X | 1 |
| SR-91 | 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 |
Lincoln Township, Cuming County at a glance
| Population | 196 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68641) | $80,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68641) | $121,356 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Lincoln Township, Cuming County
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Township, Cuming County?
The worst month is August: 12.5% of truck crashes in Cuming County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lincoln Township, Cuming County?
Since 2015, Cuming County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Cuming County compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Cuming County has 134.0 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lincoln 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.