Herman, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Herman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Herman 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 runs above Nebraska on garbage-truck share.
Washington County at a glance: August the month with the most truck crashes: 15.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 153 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 84 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
Herman had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washington County numbers.
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
The worst month is August with 15.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.3% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Herman since 2015: US-30 (1) and US-75 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for Herman fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 1 |
| US-75 | 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 |
Herman at a glance
| Population | 232 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,622 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68029) | $82,423 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68029) | $155,962 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Herman
How many truck accidents are there in Herman?
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 Herman?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in August, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Herman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does Herman compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Washington County records 62.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Herman?
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.