Kennard, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kennard: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kennard 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Washington County: 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.
Kennard had 2 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-36 leads within 10 miles of Kennard with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-30 (2), SR-133 (1) and SR-91 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for Kennard fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 3 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-91 | 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 |
Kennard at a glance
| Population | 373 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,351 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68034) | $110,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68034) | $304,075 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Kennard
How many truck crashes happen in Kennard?
153 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 84 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kennard?
NHTSA data shows SR-36 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kennard since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kennard?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in August, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kennard?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Kennard compare with Nebraska?
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 Kennard?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.