Myrtle, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Myrtle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Myrtle 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 |
Custer County sits below Nebraska 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 the month with the most truck crashes: 17.7% of the year's total.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Myrtle since 2015, this page uses Custer County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 16.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Myrtle since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for Myrtle fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Custer 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 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 |
Myrtle at a glance
| Population | 99 |
| Land area | 54.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Myrtle
How many truck accidents are there in Myrtle?
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Custer County (67 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Myrtle?
Truck crashes in Custer County peak in October, with 17.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Myrtle?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Custer County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Myrtle compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Custer County has 113.6 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Myrtle?
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.