ZIP 68028 (Gretna, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68028: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Sarpy County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (26 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Sarpy County has recorded 734 truck crashes since 2015, with 363 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
12.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 68028 is I-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-WEST Q Road (2), SR-370 (2) and SR-92 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (23%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68028 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- 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.
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 | 4 |
| CR-WEST Q Road | 2 |
| SR-370 | 2 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| 120th St | 1 |
| CR-12205 Westridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-FEDDE Lane | 1 |
| CR-S 144Th St | 1 |
| SR-50 | 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 68028 at a glance
| Population | 17,529 |
| Density | 107 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $143,604 |
| Median home value | $406,745 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 68028
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68028?
734 truck crashes have been reported in Sarpy County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 363 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68028?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68028 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68028?
June has the most truck crashes in Sarpy County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68028?
26 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sarpy County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68028 compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Sarpy County has 30.4 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68028?
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.