Grand Island, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grand Island: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grand Island 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Hall County at a glance: 1 in 33 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.0%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 620 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hall County since 2015: 338 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 183 truck crashes reported in Grand Island since 2015, this page uses Hall County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%.
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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 within 10 miles of Grand Island with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-281 (4), US-30 (4) and US-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Grand Island fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hall County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Hall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| US-281 | 4 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| US-34 | 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 |
Grand Island at a glance
| Population | 53,250 |
| Land area | 30.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,768 per sq mi |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grand Island
How many truck crashes happen in Grand Island?
Since 2015, 620 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hall County (338 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Grand Island?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grand Island: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Grand Island?
Truck crashes in Hall County peak in January, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Grand Island?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hall County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Grand Island compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hall County has 86.8 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Grand Island?
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.