Osceola, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Osceola: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Osceola and Polk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Polk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 72 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Nebraska
Polk County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.8 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.7% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Polk County has lower values than Nebraska for garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Polk County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Polk County has recorded 72 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 57 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Osceola since 2015; patterns below come from Polk County as a whole.
65% of truck crash reports in Polk County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in August (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 14.8% of truck crashes.
15.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Polk County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Osceola fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Polk County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 4 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 14 |
| 081 /78.970/Main St(Us81) At Tenth St | 3 |
| 081 /85.520/Us81 & Polk St | 2 |
| 081 /92.250/Park St(Us81) & Walnut St(N69) | 2 |
| 081 /94.030/Us81 W Of Cr "W"-Ent-E Of Shelby | 2 |
| 092 /394.490/N92 E Of Cr "K"-W Of Osceola | 2 |
| Ne-92 | 2 |
| Us Hwy 81-92 | 2 |
Osceola at a glance
| Population | 885 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 960 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68651) | $78,487 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68651) | $190,912 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -14% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +41% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -11% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Osceola
How many truck accidents are there in Osceola?
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Polk County (51 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Osceola?
Since 2015, US-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Osceola: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Osceola?
March has the most truck crashes in Polk County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Osceola?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Polk County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Osceola compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Polk County has 120.8 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Osceola?
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.