Hall County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hall 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
19 of 620 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hall County compares with Nebraska
Hall County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hall County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.8 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Hall County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hall County: 1 in 33 crashes involve a garbage truck (19 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Hall County has recorded 620 truck crashes since 2015, with 338 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads in Hall County with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-281 (4), US-30 (2) and US-34 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Hall County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 21.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nebraska), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Hall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hall County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| US-281 | 4 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| US-34 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| W 4th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hall County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 97 |
| US-281 | 16 |
| US-30 | 15 |
| US-34 | 14 |
| SR-281 | 6 |
| 281 /71.480/Us281 & Capital Ave | 6 |
| W Us Hwy 30 | 5 |
| Nebraska Hwy 11 | 5 |
Hall County at a glance
| Population | 62,869 |
| Land area | 546.5 sq mi |
| Density | 115 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,123 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hall 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 | 54 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 51 | -6% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 49 | -3% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 52 | +5% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 52 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hall County
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Questions fleets ask about Hall County
How common are truck crashes in Hall County?
Hall County has had 620 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 338 people and killing 25.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hall County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Hall County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hall County?
January has the most truck crashes in Hall County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hall County?
Since 2015, Hall County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hall County compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 86.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hall County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hall 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.