West Point, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Point 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Cuming County at a glance: 1 in 132 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 136 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cuming County since 2015: 92 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
West Point had 20 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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.9%).
16.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
US-275 leads within 10 miles of West Point with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-32 (1) and SR-91 (1).
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 West Point fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-275, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
West Point at a glance
| Population | 3,460 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,203 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 |
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 West Point
How many truck accidents are there in West Point?
136 truck crashes have been reported in Cuming County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 92 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Point?
US-275 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Point since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Point?
August has the most truck crashes in Cuming County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Point?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cuming County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does West Point compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 134.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cuming County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Point?
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.