Holt County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holt 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 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Holt County compares with Nebraska
Holt County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Holt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Holt County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.4 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 30.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Holt County has lower values than Nebraska for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Holt County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 101 crashes involving commercial trucks in Holt County since 2015: 57 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 43 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
10.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Holt County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-20 (2) and US-275 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Holt County.
Route planning tips for Holt County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Holt County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Holt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Holt County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| US-275 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Holt County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 7 |
| US-281 | 6 |
| SR-11 | 6 |
| Ave | 3 |
| SR-281 | 3 |
| 020 /289.020/5Th St(Us20) & Main St | 2 |
| 020 /296.030/Us20 E Of 481St Ave-Nw Of Emmet | 2 |
| 020 /315.470/Us20 At 498Th Ave-Nw Of Inman | 2 |
Holt County at a glance
| Population | 10,120 |
| Land area | 2,411.9 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,307 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Holt 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | -35% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 8 | +25% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | -8% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Holt County
ZIP codes in Holt County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Holt County
How many truck crashes happen in Holt County?
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Holt County (57 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Holt County?
October has the most truck crashes in Holt County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Holt County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Holt County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Holt County compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 84.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Holt County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Holt County?
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.