ZIP 68008 (Blair, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68008: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
4 of 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Nebraska
Washington County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.4 | 60.7 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 12.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Washington County has lower values than Nebraska for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Washington County at a glance: August 15.7% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 84 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 15.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
12.3% 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 68008 since 2015: US-30 (2), US-75 (2) and SR-91 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68008 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 11 |
| US-75 | 10 |
| Washington St | 4 |
| 030 /448.140/19Th St(Us30) & Washington St(Us75) | 3 |
| 030 /449.890/Washington St(Us30) & Industrial Dr | 3 |
| Nebraska Hwy 91 | 3 |
| 030 /440.210/Us30 & N31-Sw Of Kennard | 2 |
| 030 /447.330/Herman Blvd(Us30) & Ridgeview Dr | 2 |
ZIP 68008 at a glance
| Population | 12,823 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,583 |
| Median home value | $271,733 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | -35% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 12 | +22% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | +10% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68008
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68008?
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (84 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68008?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in August, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68008?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 68008 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Washington County records 62.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68008?
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.