Waco, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waco: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waco 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 |
York County has lower values than Nebraska for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
York County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 521 crashes involving commercial trucks in York County since 2015: 398 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Waco 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come US-81 (6), US-34 (2) and Sr-L93B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for York County.
Route planning tips for Waco fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in York County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, 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
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 | 8 |
| US-81 | 6 |
| US-34 | 2 |
| Sr-L93B | 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 |
Waco at a glance
| Population | 308 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,222 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68460) | $92,610 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68460) | $224,275 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Waco
How many truck crashes happen in Waco?
Since 2015, 521 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in York County (398 injured, 25 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Waco?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Waco: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Waco?
February has the most truck crashes in York County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Waco?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in York County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Waco compared with Nebraska?
York County records 317.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Waco?
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.