Sherman Township, Cuming County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sherman Township, Cuming County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sherman 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 has lower values than Nebraska for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for 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 Sherman 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%).
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sherman is US-275, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-32 (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 Sherman Township, Cuming County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cuming County.
- Check whether your routes use US-275, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-275 | 3 |
| SR-32 | 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 |
Sherman Township, Cuming County at a glance
| Population | 564 |
| Land area | 38.3 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68788) | $69,867 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68788) | $202,142 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sherman Township, Cuming County
How common are truck crashes in Sherman Township, Cuming County?
Cuming County has had 136 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 92 people and killing 3.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sherman Township, Cuming County?
NHTSA data shows US-275 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sherman since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sherman Township, Cuming County?
August has the most truck crashes in Cuming County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sherman 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 Sherman Township, Cuming County compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Cuming County has 134.0 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sherman 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.