Stanton County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stanton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stanton County compares with Nebraska
Stanton County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stanton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stanton County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.7 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.6% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 67.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.6× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Stanton County has lower values than Nebraska for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Stanton County: March 22.6% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Stanton County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 32 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 22.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 1.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 67.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.6% of truck crashes.
22.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Stanton County happened on SR-15 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stanton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Stanton County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.6% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Stanton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Stanton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stanton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-275 | 8 |
| SR-15 | 4 |
| 015 /132.280/N15 S Of 826Th Rd-Se Of Stanton | 3 |
| US-275 | 3 |
| 015 /132.310/N15 S Of 826Th Rd-Se Of Stanton | 2 |
| 015 /146.730/N15 & Black Hills Trail Rd | 2 |
| 032 /47.450/N32 & N57-S Of Stanton | 2 |
| 275 /94.100/Us275 & N15-N Of Pilger | 2 |
Stanton County at a glance
| Population | 5,756 |
| Land area | 427.6 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,479 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stanton 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 | 8 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | -46% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +17% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -13% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Cities, towns & communities in Stanton County
ZIP codes in Stanton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Stanton County
How many truck accidents are there in Stanton County?
Stanton County has had 53 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stanton County?
Truck crashes in Stanton County peak in March, with 22.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Stanton County?
Since 2015, Stanton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Stanton County compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Stanton County records 83.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stanton County?
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.