Valley County, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley 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 26 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Valley County compares with Nebraska
Valley County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Valley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Valley County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 8.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 63% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 4.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 83% below the state |
Valley County has lower values than Nebraska for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Valley County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 26 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Valley County. They injured 14 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 167 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (16.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.3% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded in Valley County.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Valley County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Valley County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Valley 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 Valley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Valley County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Valley County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| 022 /4.130/N22 E Of South Ave-Sw Of North Loup | 2 |
| Ne-70 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| 011 /63.450/N11 E Of Ashton Rd-W Of North Loup | 1 |
| 011 /63.610/N11 Se Of Ashton Rd-W Of North Loup | 1 |
| 011 /66.940/N11 Se Of 809Th Rd-Nw Of North Loup | 1 |
| 011 /70.120/N11 Se Of 811Th Rd-Se Of Ord | 1 |
Valley County at a glance
| Population | 4,032 |
| Land area | 568.1 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,478 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Valley 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | -15% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +53% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -17% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 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.
Cities, towns & communities in Valley County
ZIP codes in Valley County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Valley County
How many truck crashes happen in Valley County?
26 truck crashes have been reported in Valley County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 14 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Valley County?
Truck crashes in Valley County peak in January, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Valley County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Valley County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Valley County compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Valley County has 54.1 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Valley 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.