Dorchester, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dorchester: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dorchester and Saline County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Saline County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saline County compares with Nebraska
Saline County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saline County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.3 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.1% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Saline County sits below Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Saline County: March worst month: 18.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Saline County. They injured 44 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Dorchester since 2015, this page uses Saline County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
67% of truck crash reports in Saline 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 (18.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 48.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dorchester since 2015: SR-33 (2) and US-6 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for Dorchester fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Saline County.
- 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 Saline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 2 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saline County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 5 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
| SR-41 | 4 |
| 033 /13.290/E Jct N33 & N103 | 2 |
| 033 /8.870/N33 E Of Cr 2000-W Of Crete | 2 |
| Ne-103 | 2 |
| Ne-41 | 2 |
| Nebraska Hwy 15 | 2 |
Dorchester at a glance
| Population | 621 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,242 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68343) | $74,554 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68343) | $170,321 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saline 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -13% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +13% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 8 | +14% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dorchester
How many truck accidents are there in Dorchester?
88 truck crashes have been reported in Saline County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 44 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dorchester?
March has the most truck crashes in Saline County, 18.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dorchester?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saline County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dorchester compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Saline County has 54.3 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dorchester?
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.