Doniphan, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Doniphan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Doniphan and Hall County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hall County numbers.
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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Hall County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Doniphan since 2015; patterns below come from Hall County as a whole.
60% of truck crash reports in Hall County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: US-34 (2), US-281 (1) and US-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Doniphan fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 21.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nebraska; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| US-34 | 2 |
| US-281 | 1 |
| US-30 | 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 |
Doniphan at a glance
| Population | 813 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,629 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68832) | $96,641 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68832) | $257,480 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Doniphan
How common are truck crashes in Doniphan?
Hall County has had 620 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 338 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Doniphan?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Doniphan since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Doniphan?
The worst month is January: 10.5% of truck crashes in Hall County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Doniphan?
Since 2015, Hall County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Doniphan compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 86.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hall County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Doniphan?
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.