ZIP 68005 (Bellevue, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68005: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sarpy 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sarpy County compares with Nebraska
Sarpy County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sarpy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sarpy County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.4 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.6% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Sarpy County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Nebraska on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Sarpy County at a glance: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (26 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 734 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sarpy County. They injured 363 people and killed 24.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 68005 is I-80, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-34 (3), US-6 (2) and US-75 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (23%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68005 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sarpy County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Sarpy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| US-34 | 3 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| Abbott Dr | 1 |
| CR-G066 Pioneer Trl | 1 |
| CR-L35 221St St | 1 |
| CR-PLATTEVIEW Rd | 1 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| I-480 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sarpy County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 106 |
| SR-370 | 13 |
| SR-50 | 12 |
| Ne-370 | 12 |
| Giles Rd | 11 |
| Ne-50 | 11 |
| US-6 | 10 |
| US-34 | 9 |
ZIP 68005 at a glance
| Population | 21,984 |
| Density | 455 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,551 |
| Median home value | $205,640 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sarpy 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 | 58 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 55 | -4% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 48 | -12% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 68 | +40% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 58 a year in the 1990s and 68 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68005
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68005?
Since 2015, 734 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sarpy County (363 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68005?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68005 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68005?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Sarpy County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68005?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Sarpy County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68005 compare with Nebraska?
Sarpy County records 30.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68005?
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.