ZIP 68031 (Hooper, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68031: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dodge 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
6 of 304 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dodge County compares with Nebraska
Dodge County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dodge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dodge County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.1 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Dodge County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Dodge County: October 12.8% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 304 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dodge County since 2015: 205 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.8% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68031 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-COUNTY Road Q (1), US-275 (1) and US-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68031 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dodge County.
- 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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-COUNTY Road Q | 1 |
| US-275 | 1 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dodge County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 21 |
| US-77 | 14 |
| US-275 | 13 |
| SR-77 | 7 |
| SR-30 | 6 |
| 030 /424.380/Us30 & 23Rd St | 4 |
| 077 /120.160/Us77 & Cr "P"-Sw Of Nickerson | 4 |
| 030 /413.680/Us30 At Cr 10-E Of North Bend | 3 |
ZIP 68031 at a glance
| Population | 1,823 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,605 |
| Median home value | $205,658 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dodge 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 | 25 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 22 | -9% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +17% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 26 | -1% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68031
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68031?
Since 2015, 304 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dodge County (205 injured, 23 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68031?
The worst month is October: 12.8% of truck crashes in Dodge County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68031?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68031 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dodge County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68031?
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.