Platte Township, Dodge County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Platte Township, Dodge County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Platte Township, Dodge County 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 |
Dodge County sits below Nebraska on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Platte Township, Dodge County: US-77 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Platte since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 304 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dodge County since 2015: 205 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Platte Township, Dodge County 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
The worst month is October with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.8% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
US-77 leads within 10 miles of Platte with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-30 (3), CR-COUNTY Road Q (1) and CR-OLD Hwy 275 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Platte Township, Dodge County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dodge County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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-105 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 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 |
Platte Township, Dodge County at a glance
| Population | 2,205 |
| Land area | 30.7 sq mi |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68025) | $72,254 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68025) | $220,655 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Platte Township, Dodge County
How many truck accidents are there in Platte Township, Dodge County?
Since 2015, 304 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dodge County (205 injured, 23 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Platte Township, Dodge County?
NHTSA data shows US-77 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Platte since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Platte Township, Dodge County?
Truck crashes in Dodge County peak in October, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Platte Township, Dodge County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Dodge County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Platte Township, Dodge County compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 69.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dodge County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Platte Township, Dodge County?
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.