Henderson, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henderson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Henderson and York County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use York County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 521 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How York County compares with Nebraska
York County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where York County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | York County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 317.5 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 5.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 32.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, York County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for York County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
York County has recorded 521 truck crashes since 2015, with 398 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Henderson since 2015; patterns below come from York County as a whole.
76% of truck crash reports in York County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.3% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Henderson is I-80, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-RD F (1), CR-ROAD 4 (1) and Sr-S93A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in York County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Henderson fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 29.3% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| CR-RD F | 1 |
| CR-ROAD 4 | 1 |
| Sr-S93A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (York County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 133 |
| US-81 | 29 |
| 080 /356.010/I80 W Of Cr "P"-E Of York | 19 |
| 081 /57.950/Lincoln Ave(Us81) & Frontage Rd-N Of | 8 |
| 080 /363.990/I80 W Of Cr "W"-Se Of Waco | 7 |
| 080 /343.050/I80 E Of Eb Ramp From S93A-Ne Of He | 6 |
| US-34 | 5 |
| 080 /352.090/I80 W Of Cr "L"-W Of York | 4 |
Henderson at a glance
| Population | 1,089 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,653 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68371) | $83,523 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68371) | $172,409 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in York 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 | 25 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 25 | +2% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 38 | +52% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 43 | +13% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Henderson
How many truck accidents are there in Henderson?
York County has had 521 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 398 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Henderson?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Henderson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Henderson?
Truck crashes in York County peak in February, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Henderson?
Since 2015, York County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Henderson compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 317.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in York County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Henderson?
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.