ZIP 68022 (Elkhorn, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68022: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Douglas 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Nebraska
Douglas County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Douglas County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Douglas County sits below Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Douglas County at a glance: 1 in 33 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.1%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,033 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 1,047 people and killed 55.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 36.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-275 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-36 (3), SR-92 (3) and CR-WEST Q Road (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 62 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68022 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Check whether your routes use US-275, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Douglas County.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-275 | 4 |
| SR-36 | 3 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| CR-WEST Q Road | 2 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| CR-N 264Th St | 1 |
| Mu-N 132nd St | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 249 |
| I-680 | 32 |
| US-275 | 15 |
| I-480 | 12 |
| L Street | 11 |
| US-75 | 10 |
| 064 /78.700/Cuming St(N64) & Nb Ramp From N Expy | 7 |
| 72Nd Street | 7 |
ZIP 68022 at a glance
| Population | 36,538 |
| Density | 372 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $148,111 |
| Median home value | $462,886 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 201 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 187 | -7% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 185 | -1% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 171 | -8% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 201 to 171. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68022
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68022?
2,033 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 1,047 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68022?
Since 2015, US-275 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68022: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68022?
July has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68022?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 62 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68022 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68022?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.