Johnson County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Johnson 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
1 of 33 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Nebraska
Johnson County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.3 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 13.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Johnson County has lower values than Nebraska for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Johnson County: August worst month: 18.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Johnson County has recorded 33 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 134 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 18.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Johnson County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-612 Road (1) and SR-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for Johnson County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| CR-612 Road | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 3 |
| Ne-50 | 2 |
| 041 /101.500/N41 & 619Th Ave-Nw Of Tecumseh | 1 |
| 041 /102.310/N41 W Of 620Th Ave-Nw Of Tecumseh | 1 |
| 041 /90.980/N41 W Of 610Th Ave-W Of Sterling | 1 |
| 041 /91.480/N41 & 610Th Ave-W Of Sterling | 1 |
| 041 /91.990/N41 W Of Washington St-Ent | 1 |
| 041 /92.450/N41 Nw Of Broadway St-E Of Sterling | 1 |
Johnson County at a glance
| Population | 5,219 |
| Land area | 376.1 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,440 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | +35% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -34% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +58% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Johnson County
ZIP codes in Johnson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Johnson County
How common are truck crashes in Johnson County?
33 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 15 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Johnson County?
The worst month is August: 18.2% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Johnson County?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Johnson County compared with Nebraska?
Johnson County records 52.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Johnson County?
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.