South Sioux City, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Sioux City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Sioux City 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 |
Compared with Nebraska, Dakota County is lower on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Dakota County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 13.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 182 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dakota County since 2015: 97 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
South Sioux City had 52 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
Truck crashes peak in November (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
16.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Sioux City since 2015 were spread across roads: I-29 (3), US-75 (3), 18th St (1), CR-152ND St (1) and I-129 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for South Sioux City fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Dakota County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 3 |
| US-75 | 3 |
| 18th St | 1 |
| CR-152ND St | 1 |
| I-129 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-376 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| Us- Hwy 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 |
South Sioux City at a glance
| Population | 13,910 |
| Land area | 6.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,069 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68776) | $68,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68776) | $182,436 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Sioux City
How many truck crashes happen in South Sioux City?
182 truck crashes have been reported in Dakota County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 97 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in South Sioux City?
The worst month is November: 13.7% of truck crashes in Dakota County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Sioux City?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dakota County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in South Sioux City compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 73.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dakota County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in South Sioux City?
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.