Fairmont, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairmont: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairmont and Fillmore County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fillmore County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fillmore County compares with Nebraska
Fillmore County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fillmore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fillmore County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.8 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.2% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Fillmore County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Fillmore County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Fillmore County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 45 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Fairmont since 2015, this page uses Fillmore County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
66% of truck crash reports in Fillmore 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, 18.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.2% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-ROAD 4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fillmore County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Fairmont fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fillmore County.
- Look at alternatives to US-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 20.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nebraska), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fillmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 4 |
| CR-ROAD 4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fillmore County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 29 |
| SR-81 | 8 |
| 081 /36.770/Us81 & N41-S Of Geneva | 5 |
| 081 /25.980/Us81 N Of Cr "X"-Se Of Strang | 2 |
| Ne-74 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| U.S. Hwy 81 | 2 |
| 006 /255.260/Us6 E Of Cr 12-W Of Fairmont | 1 |
Fairmont at a glance
| Population | 578 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 502 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68354) | $73,906 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fillmore 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 | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 6 | +3% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | -5% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +69% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairmont
How many truck accidents are there in Fairmont?
94 truck crashes have been reported in Fillmore County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 64 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fairmont?
NHTSA data shows US-81 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairmont since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fairmont?
Truck crashes in Fillmore County peak in December, with 18.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fairmont?
Since 2015, Fillmore County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fairmont compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Fillmore County has 146.8 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fairmont?
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.