Keith County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Keith 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 337 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Keith County compares with Nebraska
Keith County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Keith County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Keith County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 359.3 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 5.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.1% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Keith County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Keith County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Keith County has recorded 337 truck crashes since 2015, with 254 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
30.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads in Keith County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Keith County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Keith County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Keith County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 30.1% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Keith County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Keith County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| US-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Keith County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 113 |
| US-26 | 8 |
| 080 /114.280/I80 Sw Of Rd West "K"-Sw Of Brule | 6 |
| I-80 / Milepost 137 / 3.04E, 1.13S Of Roscoe | 4 |
| 080 /133.190/I80 W Of Wb Ramp From L51B-E Of Oga | 3 |
| 080 /138.600/I80 E Of Rd East "K"-Sw Of Paxton | 3 |
| I-80 Wb Ramp | 3 |
| Ne-61 | 3 |
Keith County at a glance
| Population | 8,148 |
| Land area | 1,062.1 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,406 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Keith 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 | 23 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 27 | +14% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | -3% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 32 | +25% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Keith County
ZIP codes in Keith County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Keith County
How common are truck crashes in Keith County?
Since 2015, 337 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Keith County (254 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Keith County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Keith County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Keith County?
Truck crashes in Keith County peak in March, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Keith County?
Since 2015, Keith County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Keith County compare with Nebraska?
Keith County records 359.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Keith 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.