Goehner, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goehner: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Goehner and Seward County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Seward County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 359 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seward County compares with Nebraska
Seward County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seward County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 169.9 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Seward County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Seward County: 10.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.8 across Nebraska.
Overview
Seward County has recorded 359 truck crashes since 2015, with 241 people injured and 36 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Goehner since 2015, this page uses Seward County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
77% of truck crash reports in Seward County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
15.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Goehner with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for Goehner fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Seward County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Seward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 14 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seward County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 115 |
| 080 /368.850/I80 W Of L80E-Ne Of Beaver Crossing | 4 |
| 034 /299.910/Main St(Us34) & 6Th St(N15) | 3 |
| 080 /378.500/I80 W Of Wb Ramp From N15-S Of Sewa | 3 |
| 080 /379.610/I80 W Of 266Th St-Se Of Seward | 3 |
| 420Th Rd | 3 |
| I-80/Milepost 380.2/1.2E 280Th Rd /3.5S,1.2E Sewar | 3 |
| Ne-15 | 3 |
Goehner at a glance
| Population | 176 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,011 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68364) | $96,767 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68364) | $151,554 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seward 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 | 29 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 27 | -6% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 31 | +16% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +7% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Goehner
How many truck accidents are there in Goehner?
Since 2015, 359 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Seward County (241 injured, 36 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Goehner?
I-80 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Goehner since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Goehner?
The worst month is August: 11.1% of truck crashes in Seward County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Goehner?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Seward County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Goehner compared with Nebraska?
Seward County records 169.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Goehner?
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.