Jefferson County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson 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 29 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Nebraska
Jefferson County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.9 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.0% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 13.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Jefferson County sits below Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Jefferson County at a glance: 13.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 29 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 24 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 138 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 58.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.8% of truck crashes.
17.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Jefferson County happened on SR-136 (1), SR-15 (1), SR-4 (1) and US-136 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Jefferson County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| US-136 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| 015 /19.130/N15 & 721St Rd-N Of Fairbury | 2 |
| 136 /150.880/14Th St(Us136) & "K" St(N15) | 2 |
| 136 /161.340/Us136 & 578Th Ave-W Of Harbine | 2 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| 004 /138.540/N4 & 573Rd Ave-W Of Plymouth | 1 |
| 008 /41.160/N8 E Of 561St Ave-E Of Reynolds | 1 |
| 008 /62.600/N8 & S48A-N Of Steele City | 1 |
| 008 /66.910/N8 E Of N103-E Of Steele City | 1 |
Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 7,136 |
| Land area | 570.2 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,222 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +2% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 1 | -75% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 1 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson County
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson County?
Since 2015, 29 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (24 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County?
The worst month is January: 17.2% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jefferson County?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jefferson County compared with Nebraska?
Jefferson County records 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jefferson 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.