Gosper County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gosper 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 23 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gosper County compares with Nebraska
Gosper County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gosper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gosper County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.6 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 17.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 13.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Gosper County sits below Nebraska on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Gosper County: 17.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 23 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gosper County. They injured 11 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 175 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 21.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 18.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Gosper County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-283 (2) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gosper County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Gosper County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gosper County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Gosper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gosper County) |
|---|---|
| US-283 | 2 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gosper County) |
|---|---|
| Nebraska Hwy 23 | 2 |
| US-283 | 2 |
| 023 /135.800/N23 E Of Dr 430-E Of Elwood | 1 |
| 023 /136.020/N23 W Of Cr 430-Ne Of Elwood | 1 |
| 023 /138.300/N23 & Cr 432-E Of Elwood | 1 |
| 023 /140.250/N23 Nw Of Cr 434-Se Of Smithfield | 1 |
| 283 /24.300/Us283 N Of Cr 726-Sw Of Elwood | 1 |
| 283 /28.320/Us283 N Of Cr 730-Sw Of Elwood | 1 |
Gosper County at a glance
| Population | 1,808 |
| Land area | 458.2 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $81,725 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gosper 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | -37% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | +28% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -20% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gosper County
ZIP codes in Gosper County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gosper County
How many truck accidents are there in Gosper County?
23 truck crashes have been reported in Gosper County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 11 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gosper County?
May has the most truck crashes in Gosper County, 21.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gosper County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gosper County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Gosper County compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Gosper County has 115.6 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gosper County?
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.