Fort Calhoun, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Calhoun: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fort Calhoun and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Nebraska
Washington County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.4 | 60.7 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 12.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Washington County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Washington County: August 15.7% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 153 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Fort Calhoun since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
50% of truck crash reports in Washington County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
12.3% 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 within 10 miles of Fort Calhoun happened on I-29 (2), SR-133 (2), SR-36 (2), US-30 (2) and US-75 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for Fort Calhoun fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| SR-133 | 2 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| I-I-680 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 11 |
| US-75 | 10 |
| Washington St | 4 |
| 030 /448.140/19Th St(Us30) & Washington St(Us75) | 3 |
| 030 /449.890/Washington St(Us30) & Industrial Dr | 3 |
| Nebraska Hwy 91 | 3 |
| 030 /440.210/Us30 & N31-Sw Of Kennard | 2 |
| 030 /447.330/Herman Blvd(Us30) & Ridgeview Dr | 2 |
Fort Calhoun at a glance
| Population | 1,102 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,590 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68023) | $116,287 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68023) | $391,961 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 15 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | -35% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 12 | +22% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | +10% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fort Calhoun
How many truck crashes happen in Fort Calhoun?
153 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 84 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fort Calhoun?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in August, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fort Calhoun?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fort Calhoun compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 62.4 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fort Calhoun?
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.