Deuel County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deuel County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Deuel County compares with Nebraska
Deuel County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Deuel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Deuel County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 937.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 15.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.7% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 38.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Deuel County has lower values than Nebraska for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Deuel County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 201 crashes involving commercial trucks in Deuel County since 2015: 107 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 18.4% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 52.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Deuel County is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Deuel County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Deuel County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 29.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nebraska), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Deuel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Deuel County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Deuel County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 69 |
| 080 /86.910/I80 Se Of Eb Ramp From L25A-Se Of Chap | 5 |
| 030 /93.380/W Jct Us30 & N27-E Of Chappell | 4 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| 076 /1.000/I76 Sw Of Cr 199-Sw Of Big Springs | 2 |
| 076 /3.150/I76 & I80-Sw Of Big Springs | 2 |
| 080 /102.230/I80 & Wb Loop From I76-Sw Of Big Sp | 2 |
| 080 /102.400/I80 W Of I76-Sw Of Big Springs | 2 |
Deuel County at a glance
| Population | 1,892 |
| Land area | 439.8 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,151 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Deuel 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 | 17 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | +3% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 17 | -1% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +4% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Deuel County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Deuel County
How many truck crashes happen in Deuel County?
201 truck crashes have been reported in Deuel County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 107 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Deuel County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Deuel County: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Deuel County?
Truck crashes in Deuel County peak in December, with 18.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Deuel County?
Since 2015, Deuel County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Deuel County compared with Nebraska?
Deuel County records 937.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Deuel County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.