Morrill County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morrill 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 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morrill County compares with Nebraska
Morrill County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morrill County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morrill County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 229.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 3.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 24.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Morrill County sits below Nebraska on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Morrill County: 15.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Nebraska.
Overview
Morrill County has recorded 119 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (1.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
13.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Morrill County is US-385, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-62 (1), Sr-L62A (1) and US-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morrill County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Morrill County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-385, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Morrill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Morrill County) |
|---|---|
| US-385 | 6 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
| Sr-L62A | 1 |
| US-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morrill County) |
|---|---|
| US-385 | 15 |
| US-26 | 8 |
| L62A /3.910/L62A W Of Rd 83-Ne Of Bayard | 4 |
| SR-26 | 4 |
| SR-385 | 4 |
| Us-26 To Us-385 Link | 3 |
| 026 /62.370/N Jct Us26 & Us385-N Of Bridgeport | 2 |
| 026 /72.530/Us26 Se Of Rd 117-Nw Of Broadwater | 2 |
Morrill County at a glance
| Population | 4,485 |
| Land area | 1,423.7 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,383 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morrill 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +18% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | +18% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 9 | +0% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Morrill County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Morrill County
How common are truck crashes in Morrill County?
119 truck crashes have been reported in Morrill County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 60 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Morrill County?
NHTSA data shows US-385 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Morrill County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Morrill County?
The worst month is October: 15.1% of truck crashes in Morrill County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Morrill County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Morrill County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Morrill County compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 229.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morrill County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morrill 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.