Emerson Village, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Emerson Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Emerson Village and Thurston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Thurston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Thurston County compares with Nebraska
Thurston County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Thurston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Thurston County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 8.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 61% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 23.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 44% below the state |
| After dark | 13.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Thurston County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
Emerson Village at a glance: SR-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Emerson: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 50 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Thurston County. They injured 31 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 87 days.
Emerson Village had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Thurston County numbers.
68% of truck crash reports in Thurston County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 23.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (14.6%).
6.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: CR-12TH Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Thurston County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Emerson Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Thurston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 4 |
| CR-12TH Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Thurston County) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 6 |
| 077 /163.730/Us77 & N94-E Of Walthill | 4 |
| SR-77 | 3 |
| 075 /169.690/Bluff St(Us75) At St Augustine Dr | 2 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| "H" Ave E Of 24Th Rd-Nw Of Walthill | 1 |
| "J" Ave & N Main Rd-E Of Walthill | 1 |
| 009 /26.400/N9 & "D" Ave-S Of Emerson | 1 |
Emerson Village at a glance
| Population | 813 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,719 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68733) | $64,479 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68733) | $120,025 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Thurston 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -7% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +27% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | -29% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 3 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Emerson Village
How common are truck crashes in Emerson Village?
Thurston County has had 50 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 31 people and killing 1.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Emerson Village?
NHTSA data shows SR-35 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Emerson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Emerson Village?
The worst month is June: 16.0% of truck crashes in Thurston County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Emerson Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Thurston County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Emerson Village compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 63.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Thurston County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Emerson Village?
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.