Grant Township, Custer County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grant Township, Custer County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grant Township, Custer County and Custer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Custer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 141 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Custer County compares with Nebraska
Custer County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Custer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Custer County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.6 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 25% below the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Custer County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Custer County: October 17.7% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Custer County has recorded 141 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Grant Township, Custer County since 2015; patterns below come from Custer County as a whole.
72% of truck crash reports in Custer County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 17.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Grant since 2015.
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 Grant Township, Custer County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Custer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Custer County) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 8 |
| SR-2 | 4 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| Ne-2 | 3 |
| Ne-92 | 3 |
| South E St | 3 |
| South E Street | 3 |
| 002 /250.950/N2 Se Of Rifle Creek Rd-Nw Of Ansel | 2 |
Grant Township, Custer County at a glance
| Population | 51 |
| Land area | 79.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68860) | $95,750 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Custer 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | -3% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +46% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 13 | +22% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grant Township, Custer County
How many truck crashes happen in Grant Township, Custer County?
Custer County has had 141 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant Township, Custer County?
The worst month is October: 17.7% of truck crashes in Custer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Grant Township, Custer County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Custer County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Grant Township, Custer County compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 113.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Custer County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Grant Township, Custer 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.