Hubbard, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hubbard: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hubbard and Dakota County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dakota County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 182 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dakota County compares with Nebraska
Dakota County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dakota County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dakota County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.7 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.2% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Dakota County has lower values than Nebraska for injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Dakota County at a glance: November 13.7% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Dakota County has recorded 182 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Hubbard had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Dakota County numbers.
51% of truck crash reports in Dakota County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
16.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hubbard is SR-35, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-152ND St (1), I-129 (1) and US-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Hubbard fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dakota County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dakota County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 4 |
| CR-152ND St | 1 |
| I-129 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dakota County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 13 |
| SR-77 | 7 |
| US-75 | 6 |
| I-129 | 6 |
| Ne-35 | 5 |
| 020 /427.250/Us20 & Old Hwy 20-W Of South Sioux | 3 |
| 077 /187.130/Us77 & 21St St | 3 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
Hubbard at a glance
| Population | 172 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,229 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68741) | $79,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68741) | $214,252 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dakota 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 | 11 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +1% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 15 | +38% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | -5% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hubbard
How many truck crashes happen in Hubbard?
Since 2015, 182 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dakota County (97 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hubbard?
NHTSA data shows SR-35 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hubbard since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hubbard?
Truck crashes in Dakota County peak in November, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hubbard?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Dakota County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Hubbard compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dakota County has 73.7 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hubbard?
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.