Hampton, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hampton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hampton and Hamilton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hamilton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 289 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Nebraska
Hamilton County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 266.1 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.6% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.6% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Hamilton County has lower values than Nebraska for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hamilton County: 34.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 289 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamilton County. They injured 178 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Hampton since 2015; patterns below come from Hamilton County as a whole.
77% of truck crash reports in Hamilton 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 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 50.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
34.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hampton is I-80, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-RD F (1), SR-14 (1) and Sr-S93A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Hampton fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 34.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nebraska; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| CR-RD F | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| Sr-S93A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 63 |
| SR-14 | 6 |
| 080 /328.070/I80 W Of "M" Rd-W Of Aurora | 6 |
| US-34 | 5 |
| 080 /323.110/I80 W Of Wb Ramp From S41B-N Of Gil | 3 |
| 080 /327.010/I80 E Of "K" Rd-Ne Of Giltner | 3 |
| 080 /327.740/I80 W Of "M" Rd-W Of Aurora | 3 |
| 080 /328.150/I80 Brdg Over "M" Rd-W Of Aurora | 3 |
Hampton at a glance
| Population | 441 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,232 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68843) | $92,778 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68843) | $248,333 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 23 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 22 | -3% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 22 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 26 | +19% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 26 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hampton
How many truck accidents are there in Hampton?
Since 2015, 289 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (178 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hampton?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hampton: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hampton?
The worst month is January: 13.5% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hampton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hamilton County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hampton compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 266.1 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hampton?
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.