Howard City (Boelus), NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Howard City (Boelus): commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Howard City (Boelus) and Howard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Howard County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 26 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Nebraska
Howard County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.6 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 37% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.0% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 25% below the state |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Howard County has lower values than Nebraska for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow.
Howard County at a glance: October 26.9% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Howard County has recorded 26 truck crashes since 2015, with 9 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 161 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Howard City (Boelus) since 2015, this page uses Howard County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
73% of truck crash reports in Howard County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (26.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 16.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Howard City (Boelus) happened on SR-11 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Howard County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Howard City (Boelus) fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| 281 /93.840/N Jct Us281 & N92-N Of St Paul | 2 |
| SR-281 | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| 011 /25.861/N11 & Loup River Rd-Se Of Boelus | 1 |
| 011 /38.090/N11 N Of 11Th Ave-N Of Dannebrog | 1 |
| 011 /39.880/N11 At N92-W Of St Paul | 1 |
| 011 /44.110/N11 Se Of "Bb" St-S Of Elba | 1 |
| 022 /39.500/N22 W Of 510Th Ave-Ne Of Cushing | 1 |
Howard City (Boelus) at a glance
| Population | 177 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 249 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68820) | $82,212 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68820) | $157,058 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 3 | -1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 3 | +0% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -56% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Howard City (Boelus)
How many truck accidents are there in Howard City (Boelus)?
Since 2015, 26 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Howard County (9 injured, 0 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Howard City (Boelus)?
October has the most truck crashes in Howard County, 26.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Howard City (Boelus)?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Howard County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Howard City (Boelus) compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 34.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Howard County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Howard City (Boelus)?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.