Furnas County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Furnas 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 57 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Furnas County compares with Nebraska
Furnas County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Furnas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Furnas County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.9 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Furnas County sits below Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Furnas County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Furnas County has recorded 57 truck crashes since 2015, with 44 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 73 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (16.4%).
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Furnas County happened on US-283 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Furnas County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Furnas County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.7% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Furnas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Furnas County) |
|---|---|
| US-283 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Furnas County) |
|---|---|
| 006 /120.980/Us6 E Of Cr 418-E Of Holbrook | 4 |
| 006 /132.610/Us6 & Us136-N Of Edison | 3 |
| 283 /2.740/Us283 & Cr 704-Sw Of Beaver City | 3 |
| SR-283 | 3 |
| SR-89 | 3 |
| County Rd 40 | 2 |
| Hwy 6 And Hwy 34 | 2 |
| US-283 | 2 |
Furnas County at a glance
| Population | 4,468 |
| Land area | 719.2 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,374 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Furnas 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -17% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | +38% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | -35% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Furnas County
ZIP codes in Furnas County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Furnas County
How common are truck crashes in Furnas County?
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Furnas County (44 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Furnas County?
The worst month is September: 15.8% of truck crashes in Furnas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Furnas County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Furnas County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Furnas County compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Furnas County has 111.9 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Furnas County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.