ZIP 68038 (Lyons, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68038: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Burt 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 of 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burt County compares with Nebraska
Burt County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burt County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.9 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 7.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 70% below the state |
Burt County has lower values than Nebraska for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Burt County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Burt County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 59 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 14.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.2% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68038 since 2015: SR-32 (2) and SR-51 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burt County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68038 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burt County.
- 27.9% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Burt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 2 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burt County) |
|---|---|
| 077 /153.590/Us77 & N51-N Of Lyons | 8 |
| US-77 | 5 |
| 075 /139.350/Us75 S Of Cr "N"-N Of Tekamah | 4 |
| US-75 | 3 |
| 077 /149.570/Us77 N Of Main St-N Of Lyons | 2 |
| Nebraska Hwy 32 | 2 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| Us-77 And N-51 / Milepost 154 / 4.5 S Of Lyons | 2 |
ZIP 68038 at a glance
| Population | 1,398 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,362 |
| Median home value | $130,920 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burt 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +33% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | -16% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | -25% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 5 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 68038
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68038?
70 truck crashes have been reported in Burt County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 43 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68038?
The worst month is March: 12.9% of truck crashes in Burt County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68038?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burt County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68038 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Burt County records 91.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68038?
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.