Mitchell, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mitchell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mitchell and Sioux County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sioux County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 24 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sioux County compares with Nebraska
Sioux County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sioux County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sioux County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 190.3 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 17.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 21.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Sioux County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Sioux County: 17.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Nebraska.
Overview
Sioux County has recorded 24 truck crashes since 2015, with 10 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 175 days.
Mitchell had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sioux County numbers.
83% of truck crash reports in Sioux County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 60.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mitchell since 2015 were spread across roads: US-26 (2) and CR-COUNTY Road 12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Sioux County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Mitchell fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sioux 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 Sioux County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 2 |
| CR-COUNTY Road 12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sioux County) |
|---|---|
| Ne-71 | 4 |
| Hwy-20 / 1056Ft / E /W Hat Creek Rd | 2 |
| 020 /15.620/Us20 W Of Andrews Rd-E Of Harrison | 1 |
| 020 /17.710/Us20 E Of Cottonwood Rd-E Of Harriso | 1 |
| 020 /23.810/Us20 Sw Of R23F-Se Of Harrison | 1 |
| 020 /28.000/Us20 Sw Of White River Rd-Se Of Harr | 1 |
| 071 /71.760/N71 S Of S "C" Rd-Se Of Harrison | 1 |
| 071 /77.150/N71 N Of S "C" Rd-Se Of Harrison | 1 |
Mitchell at a glance
| Population | 1,521 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,267 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sioux 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | -27% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -9% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +11% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mitchell
How many truck accidents are there in Mitchell?
Since 2015, 24 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sioux County (10 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Mitchell?
March has the most truck crashes in Sioux County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mitchell?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sioux County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Mitchell compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Sioux County records 190.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mitchell?
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.