Phelps County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Phelps 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
2 of 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Phelps County compares with Nebraska
Phelps County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Phelps County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Phelps County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.6 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 44% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Phelps County sits below Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Phelps County at a glance: January 14.3% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 112 crashes involving commercial trucks in Phelps County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.9%).
17.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-183 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: CR-733 Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Phelps County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Phelps County.
- Check whether your routes use US-183, 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
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 Phelps County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Phelps County) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 5 |
| CR-733 Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Phelps County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 9 |
| US-6 | 8 |
| US-183 | 7 |
| 006 /160.340/Us6 & Brewster Rd-E Of Holdrege | 3 |
| 4Th Ave | 3 |
| A Rd | 3 |
| 006 /159.270/Fourth Ave(Us6) & Lincoln St | 2 |
| 006 /162.440/Us6 & "R" Rd-E Of Holdrege | 2 |
Phelps County at a glance
| Population | 9,042 |
| Land area | 539.8 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,254 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Phelps 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +38% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | -6% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +23% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 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, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Phelps County
How many truck accidents are there in Phelps County?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Phelps County (72 injured, 3 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Phelps County?
US-183 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Phelps County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Phelps County?
January has the most truck crashes in Phelps County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Phelps County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Phelps County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Phelps County compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 104.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Phelps County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Phelps 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.