Stratton, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stratton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stratton and Hitchcock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hitchcock County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 43 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hitchcock County compares with Nebraska
Hitchcock County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hitchcock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 144.1 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Hitchcock County sits below Nebraska on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Hitchcock County at a glance: 10.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Nebraska.
Overview
Hitchcock County has recorded 43 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 103 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Stratton since 2015, this page uses Hitchcock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
77% of truck crash reports in Hitchcock County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (2.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
10.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stratton since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-ROAD 706 (1) and US-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.3% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for Stratton fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hitchcock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-ROAD 706 | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hitchcock County) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 4 |
| US-34 | 3 |
| 006 /56.791/Us6 & Rd 726-W Of Palisade | 2 |
| Hwy. 34 | 2 |
| Ne-25 | 2 |
| Us-34 / Milepost 45/ 3.22W, 1.19S Of Stratton | 2 |
| 006 /63.330/Us6 Nw Of N25-Se Of Palisade | 1 |
| 006 /66.670/Us6 & Cr 367-Ne Of Trenton | 1 |
Stratton at a glance
| Population | 303 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 608 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 69043) | $48,438 |
| Median home value (ZIP 69043) | $70,200 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hitchcock 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +72% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 3 | -39% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +33% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stratton
How many truck accidents are there in Stratton?
Hitchcock County has had 43 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stratton?
Truck crashes in Hitchcock County peak in March, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stratton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hitchcock County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Stratton compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 144.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hitchcock County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stratton?
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.