Pierce County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pierce 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 92 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pierce County compares with Nebraska
Pierce County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pierce County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pierce County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.6 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.84 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.4% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Pierce County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pierce County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Pierce County has recorded 92 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.4% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-20 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pierce County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Pierce County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pierce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pierce County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 4 |
| US-20 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pierce County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 10 |
| SR-81 | 5 |
| 020 /373.950/Us20 & Us81-Se Of Mclean | 3 |
| 081 /161.970/Us81 & N13-E Of Hadar | 3 |
| Ne-13 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| 081 /167.940/Us 81 At 853Rd Rd-Se Of Pierce | 2 |
| 081 /168.950/S Jct Us81 & N98-Ne Of Pierce | 2 |
Pierce County at a glance
| Population | 7,334 |
| Land area | 573.2 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,712 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pierce 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 | 6 | -7% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | +15% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 8 | +18% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pierce County
ZIP codes in Pierce County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Pierce County
How many truck accidents are there in Pierce County?
Pierce County has had 92 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 72 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pierce County?
Since 2015, US-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Pierce County: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pierce County?
April has the most truck crashes in Pierce County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pierce County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pierce County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Pierce County compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Pierce County records 106.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pierce 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.