Melbeta, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Melbeta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Melbeta 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash.
The headline for Scotts Bluff County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 14.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scotts Bluff County. They injured 115 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
Melbeta had 1 reported truck crash 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
Truck crashes peak in October (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.6% 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 Melbeta since 2015: SR-92 (1) and US-26 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for Melbeta fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scotts Bluff 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 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 |
Melbeta at a glance
| Population | 110 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,964 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 69355) | $47,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 69355) | $89,767 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 16 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, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Melbeta
How many truck crashes happen in Melbeta?
175 truck crashes have been reported in Scotts Bluff County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 115 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Melbeta?
The worst month is October: 14.9% of truck crashes in Scotts Bluff County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Melbeta?
Since 2015, Scotts Bluff County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Melbeta compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Scotts Bluff County has 42.2 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Melbeta?
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.