ZIP 68034 (Kennard, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68034: 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 |
Compared with Nebraska, Washington County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Nebraska on garbage-truck share.
Washington County at a glance: August worst month: 15.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 84 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (15.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Within this area, SR-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-30 (2), SR-133 (1) and SR-91 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68034 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 3 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-91 | 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 68034 at a glance
| Population | 627 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,000 |
| Median home value | $304,075 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68034
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68034?
Washington County has had 153 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 5.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68034?
SR-36 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68034 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68034?
The worst month is August: 15.7% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68034?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68034 compared with Nebraska?
Washington County records 62.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68034?
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.