Elk Creek Village, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elk Creek Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elk Creek Village and Johnson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Johnson County numbers.
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 sits below Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Johnson County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 18.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 33 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 134 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Elk Creek Village since 2015, this page uses Johnson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
67% of truck crash reports in Johnson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
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 within 10 miles of Elk Creek since 2015 were spread across roads: 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 Elk Creek Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Elk Creek Village at a glance
| Population | 66 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 508 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68348) | $71,597 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elk Creek Village
How many truck accidents are there in Elk Creek Village?
Johnson County has had 33 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Elk Creek Village?
August has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 18.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Elk Creek Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Johnson County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Elk Creek Village compare with Nebraska?
Johnson County records 52.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Elk Creek Village?
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.