Gering, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gering: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gering and Scotts Bluff County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scotts Bluff County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scotts Bluff County compares with Nebraska
Scotts Bluff County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scotts Bluff County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scotts Bluff County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.2 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.6% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Scotts Bluff County sits below Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Nebraska on injuries per crash.
What stands out in Scotts Bluff County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 14.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 175 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scotts Bluff County since 2015: 115 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
Gering had 16 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Scotts Bluff County numbers.
46% of truck crash reports in Scotts Bluff County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.6% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gering since 2015: SR-92 (1) and US-26 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Gering fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scotts Bluff County.
- 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 Scotts Bluff County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scotts Bluff County) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 21 |
| SR-26 | 11 |
| Ne-71 | 5 |
| 026 /23.720/N Bypass(Us26) & E 27Th St | 4 |
| SR-71 | 4 |
| Nebraska Hwy 92 | 3 |
| 026 /22.280/N Bypass(Us26) & Ave "I"(N71) | 2 |
| 026 /22.790/N Bypass(Us26) & Ave "B" | 2 |
Gering at a glance
| Population | 8,554 |
| Land area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,535 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scotts Bluff 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 | 20 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | -28% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | +4% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +5% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gering
How many truck accidents are there in Gering?
Scotts Bluff County has had 175 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gering?
Truck crashes in Scotts Bluff County peak in October, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gering?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Scotts Bluff County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Gering compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 42.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scotts Bluff County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gering?
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.