Western Village, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Western Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Western Village 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).
Saline County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Western Village 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
The worst month is March with 18.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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 Western happened on SR-15 (2) and SR-4 (1); 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 Western Village 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 |
| SR-4 | 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 |
Western Village at a glance
| Population | 224 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 461 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68464) | $59,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68464) | $181,542 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Western Village
How many truck accidents are there in Western Village?
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saline County (44 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Western Village?
The worst month is March: 18.2% of truck crashes in Saline County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Western Village?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saline County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Western Village compare with Nebraska?
Saline County records 54.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Western Village?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.