ZIP 68023 (Fort Calhoun, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68023: 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 sits below Nebraska on 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
Washington County has recorded 153 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.3% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68023 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-29 (2), SR-133 (2), US-30 (2), US-75 (2) and I-680 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68023 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| SR-133 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| I-I-680 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 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 68023 at a glance
| Population | 2,687 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $116,287 |
| Median home value | $391,961 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 68023
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68023?
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (84 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68023?
August has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 15.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68023?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68023 compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 62.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68023?
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.