Harlan County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harlan 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 42 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harlan County compares with Nebraska
Harlan County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harlan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harlan County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.5 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 43% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 28% below the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Harlan County sits below Nebraska on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Harlan County: 12.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Nebraska: 4.8).
Overview
Harlan County has recorded 42 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 103 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 30.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.8% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Harlan County since 2015: CR-719 Road (1), US-183 (1) and US-6 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Harlan County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Harlan County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harlan 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 Harlan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Harlan County) |
|---|---|
| CR-719 Road | 1 |
| US-183 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harlan County) |
|---|---|
| 183 /11.860/Us183 S Of 714 Rd-N Of Alma | 2 |
| SR-183 | 2 |
| US-183 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| 004 /14.000/N4 At Us183-M Of Alma | 1 |
| 006 /148.060/Us6 Sw Of "F" Rd-Ne Of Oxford | 1 |
| 136 /27.540/Us136 S Of Us183-N Of Alma | 1 |
| 183 /10.300/Us183 N Of 712 Rd-N Of Alma | 1 |
Harlan County at a glance
| Population | 3,018 |
| Land area | 553.5 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,181 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Harlan 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 | 3 | -2% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +32% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | -28% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Harlan County
ZIP codes in Harlan County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Harlan County
How many truck crashes happen in Harlan County?
42 truck crashes have been reported in Harlan County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 28 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Harlan County?
June has the most truck crashes in Harlan County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harlan County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harlan County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Harlan County compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Harlan County records 117.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harlan County?
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.