Kearney County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kearney 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 79 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kearney County compares with Nebraska
Kearney County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kearney County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kearney County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Kearney County has lower values than Nebraska for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Kearney County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 12.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 79 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kearney County. They injured 51 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Kearney County since 2015: US-6 (2) and SR-44 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Kearney County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kearney County.
- 20.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nebraska; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Kearney County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kearney County) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 2 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kearney County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 12 |
| US-6 | 6 |
| SR-10 | 4 |
| 006 /175.200/Us6 & Cr 26-Ne Of Axtell | 2 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| 006 /169.380/Us6 Ne Of Cr 20-W Of Axtell | 1 |
| 006 /172.160/Us6 & N 2Nd Ave | 1 |
| 006 /174.200/E Jct Us6 & N44-E Of Axtell | 1 |
Kearney County at a glance
| Population | 6,749 |
| Land area | 516.2 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,617 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kearney 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +17% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 6 | +18% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | +30% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kearney County
ZIP codes in Kearney County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Kearney County
How many truck accidents are there in Kearney County?
Since 2015, 79 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kearney County (51 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kearney County?
The worst month is November: 12.7% of truck crashes in Kearney County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kearney County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kearney County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Kearney County compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 101.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kearney County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kearney 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.