Nickerson, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nickerson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nickerson and Dodge County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dodge County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 304 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dodge County compares with Nebraska
Dodge County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dodge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dodge County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.1 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Dodge County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Nickerson: US-77 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Nickerson: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Dodge County has recorded 304 truck crashes since 2015, with 205 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Nickerson had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Dodge County numbers.
60% of truck crash reports in Dodge County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-77 leads within 10 miles of Nickerson with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-30 (3), CR-COUNTY Road Q (1) and CR-OLD Hwy 275 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for Nickerson fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 6 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| CR-COUNTY Road Q | 1 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 275 | 1 |
| Mu-W 23rd St | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
| US-275 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dodge County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 21 |
| US-77 | 14 |
| US-275 | 13 |
| SR-77 | 7 |
| SR-30 | 6 |
| 030 /424.380/Us30 & 23Rd St | 4 |
| 077 /120.160/Us77 & Cr "P"-Sw Of Nickerson | 4 |
| 030 /413.680/Us30 At Cr 10-E Of North Bend | 3 |
Nickerson at a glance
| Population | 302 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 795 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68044) | $141,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68044) | $91,309 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dodge 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 | 25 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 22 | -9% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +17% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 26 | -1% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nickerson
How many truck crashes happen in Nickerson?
Dodge County has had 304 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 205 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Nickerson?
NHTSA data shows US-77 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Nickerson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Nickerson?
Truck crashes in Dodge County peak in October, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Nickerson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Dodge County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Nickerson compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dodge County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Nickerson?
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.