Tobias, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tobias: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tobias 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 has lower values than Nebraska for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Saline County: March 18.2% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Saline County has recorded 88 truck crashes since 2015, with 44 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Tobias 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
March has the most truck crashes, 18.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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.
17.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Tobias happened on SR-15 (2); no road leads clearly.
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 Tobias 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-15 | 2 |
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 |
Tobias at a glance
| Population | 115 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 439 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68453) | $83,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68453) | $136,065 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tobias
How many truck accidents are there in Tobias?
Saline County has had 88 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 44 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tobias?
The worst month is March: 18.2% of truck crashes in Saline County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tobias?
Since 2015, Saline County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tobias compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Saline County has 54.3 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tobias?
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.