Big Springs, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Big Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Big Springs and Deuel County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Deuel County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Nebraska, Deuel County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Deuel County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 201 crashes involving commercial trucks in Deuel County since 2015: 107 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
Big Springs had 16 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Deuel County numbers.
85% of truck crash reports in Deuel County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 18.4% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Big Springs with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Deuel County.
Route planning tips for Big Springs fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Deuel County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Deuel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Big Springs at a glance
| Population | 405 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 914 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 69122) | $73,194 |
| Median home value (ZIP 69122) | $125,235 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Big Springs
How many truck accidents are there in Big Springs?
Deuel County has had 201 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Big Springs?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Big Springs since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Big Springs?
Truck crashes in Deuel County peak in December, with 18.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Big Springs?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Deuel County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Big Springs compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Deuel County has 937.0 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Big Springs?
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.