Pawnee County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pawnee 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 33 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pawnee County compares with Nebraska
Pawnee County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pawnee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pawnee County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.2 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Pawnee County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pawnee County: October 24.2% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 33 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pawnee County since 2015: 16 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 134 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 24.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (19.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Pawnee County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-624 Ave (1), SR-50 (1) and SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Pawnee County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pawnee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pawnee County) |
|---|---|
| CR-624 Ave | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pawnee County) |
|---|---|
| 008 /123.390/E Jct N8 & N50-N Of Dubois | 4 |
| Ne-8 | 3 |
| Ne-4 | 2 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| 004 /175.950/N4 & 609Th Ave-Nw Of Lewiston | 1 |
| 004 /182.890/N4 & N99-N Of Burchard | 1 |
| 004 /191.970/W Jct N4 & N50-Nw Of Table Rock | 1 |
| 004 /192.880/N4 W Of L67E-Nw Of Table Rock | 1 |
Pawnee County at a glance
| Population | 2,521 |
| Land area | 431.1 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,279 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pawnee 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 | 1 | -68% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | +229% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +16% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pawnee County
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Questions fleets ask about Pawnee County
How many truck crashes happen in Pawnee County?
Since 2015, 33 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pawnee County (16 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pawnee County?
Truck crashes in Pawnee County peak in October, with 24.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pawnee County?
Since 2015, Pawnee County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Pawnee County compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 108.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pawnee County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pawnee 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.