ZIP 68015 (Cedar Bluffs, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68015: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saunders 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
3 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saunders County compares with Nebraska
Saunders County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saunders County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saunders County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Saunders County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 68015 at a glance: US-77 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68015: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 123 crashes involving commercial trucks in Saunders County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-30 (2), CR-COUNTY Road Q (1) and CR-OLD Hwy 275 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68015 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Saunders County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 4 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-COUNTY Road Q | 1 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 275 | 1 |
| Mu-W 23rd St | 1 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saunders County) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 6 |
| SR-66 | 4 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| 006 /338.040/Us6 & N66 | 3 |
| 006 /338.210/Us6 E Of Dennis Dean Rd | 2 |
| 077 /105.190/Us77 & N64-Sw Of Leshara | 2 |
| 077 /82.070/Us77 & Cr "A"-E Of Ceresco | 2 |
| 077 /93.060/Us77 & Cr "L"-W Of Wahoo | 2 |
ZIP 68015 at a glance
| Population | 1,236 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,357 |
| Median home value | $182,455 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saunders 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 | 10 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 13 | +27% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 12 | -7% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 8 | -33% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68015
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68015?
Saunders County has had 123 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68015?
US-77 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68015 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68015?
June has the most truck crashes in Saunders County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68015?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saunders County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68015 compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Saunders County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68015?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.