Kimball County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kimball 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 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kimball County compares with Nebraska
Kimball County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kimball County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kimball County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 486.9 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 8.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.8% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 42.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Kimball County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Kimball County at a glance: 41.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 16.7% in Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 178 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kimball County since 2015: 78 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
41.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads in Kimball County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-71 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Kimball County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 41.8% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Kimball County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kimball County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kimball County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 39 |
| 080 /27.000/I80 W Of Cr 55-Sw Of Dix | 5 |
| 080 /23.960/I80 W Of Cr 49-E Of Kimball | 3 |
| 080 /27.770/I80 E Of Cr 55-Sw Of Dix | 3 |
| I80 / Milepost 32 | 3 |
| 080 /0.820/I80 E Of L53B-Sw Of Bushnell | 2 |
| 080 /12.300/I80 W Of Cr 27-Se Of Bushnell | 2 |
| 080 /14.500/I80 E Of Cr 27-Sw Of Kimball | 2 |
Kimball County at a glance
| Population | 3,305 |
| Land area | 951.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,403 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kimball 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 | 14 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | +13% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 18 | +19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | -26% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kimball County
ZIP codes in Kimball County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Kimball County
How many truck crashes happen in Kimball County?
178 truck crashes have been reported in Kimball County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 78 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kimball County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Kimball County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kimball County?
March has the most truck crashes in Kimball County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kimball County?
Since 2015, Kimball County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Kimball County compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kimball County has 486.9 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kimball 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.