Leshara Township, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leshara Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leshara Township and Saunders County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Saunders County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saunders County compares with Nebraska
Saunders County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saunders County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saunders County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Saunders County has lower values than Nebraska for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Leshara Township: US-77 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Leshara since 2015.
Overview
Saunders County has recorded 123 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Leshara Township since 2015; patterns below come from Saunders County as a whole.
75% of truck crash reports in Saunders County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
US-77 leads within 10 miles of Leshara with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-275 (4), SR-92 (3) and SR-36 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Leshara Township fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Saunders County.
- Check whether your routes use US-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Saunders County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 6 |
| US-275 | 4 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-N 264Th St | 1 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 275 | 1 |
| Mu-W 23rd St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saunders County) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 6 |
| SR-66 | 4 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| 006 /338.040/Us6 & N66 | 3 |
| 006 /338.210/Us6 E Of Dennis Dean Rd | 2 |
| 077 /105.190/Us77 & N64-Sw Of Leshara | 2 |
| 077 /82.070/Us77 & Cr "A"-E Of Ceresco | 2 |
| 077 /93.060/Us77 & Cr "L"-W Of Wahoo | 2 |
Leshara Township at a glance
| Population | 602 |
| Land area | 21.8 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68064) | $100,450 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68064) | $418,300 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saunders 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 | 10 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 13 | +27% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 12 | -7% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 8 | -33% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 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: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Leshara Township
How many truck crashes happen in Leshara Township?
Saunders County has had 123 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Leshara Township?
NHTSA data shows US-77 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Leshara since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Leshara Township?
June has the most truck crashes in Saunders County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Leshara Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Saunders County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does Leshara Township compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Saunders County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Leshara Township?
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.