ZIP 68004 (Bancroft, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68004: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cuming County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cuming County compares with Nebraska
Cuming County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cuming County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cuming County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 134.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Cuming County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Cuming County: 1 in 132 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cuming County. They injured 92 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
16.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68004 since 2015: SR-51 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68004 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cuming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cuming County) |
|---|---|
| SR-275 | 9 |
| US-275 | 8 |
| 009 /9.950/N9 & N51-W Of Bancroft | 5 |
| 275 /100.070/Us275 At Cr P107-Nw Of Wisner | 2 |
| 275 /114.300/Us275 Se Of Cr 15-Nw Of West Point | 2 |
| 275 /115.430/Us275 At 16Th Rd-N Of West Point | 2 |
| 275 /118.560/Us275 & Deere St | 2 |
| 275 /120.750/Us275 N Of Cr "D"-S Of West Point | 2 |
ZIP 68004 at a glance
| Population | 922 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,408 |
| Median home value | $129,621 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cuming 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | -20% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +0% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | -13% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68004
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68004?
136 truck crashes have been reported in Cuming County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 92 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68004?
August has the most truck crashes in Cuming County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68004?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cuming County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68004 compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 134.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cuming County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68004?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.