McCool Junction, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McCool Junction: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McCool Junction 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.
What stands out in York County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 521 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in York County. They injured 398 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
McCool Junction had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use York County numbers.
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
February has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of McCool Junction is US-81, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-ROAD 4 (1), I-80 (1) and Sr-L93B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in York County since 2015.
Route planning tips for McCool Junction fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 29.3% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 6 |
| CR-ROAD 4 | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| Sr-L93B | 1 |
| US-34 | 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 |
McCool Junction at a glance
| Population | 480 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 938 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68401) | $111,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68401) | $196,247 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about McCool Junction
How many truck accidents are there in McCool Junction?
521 truck crashes have been reported in York County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 398 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in McCool Junction?
Since 2015, US-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of McCool Junction: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in McCool Junction?
Truck crashes in York County peak in February, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in McCool Junction?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in York County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in McCool Junction compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 317.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in York County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in McCool Junction?
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.