ZIP 68042 (Memphis, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68042: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saunders 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
3 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saunders County compares with Nebraska
Saunders County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saunders County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saunders County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Saunders County sits below Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 68042: I-80 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68042 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 123 crashes involving commercial trucks in Saunders County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 68042 is I-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-FEDDE Lane (1), CR-WEST Q Road (1) and SR-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68042 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Saunders County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| CR-FEDDE Lane | 1 |
| CR-WEST Q Road | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saunders County) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 6 |
| SR-66 | 4 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| 006 /338.040/Us6 & N66 | 3 |
| 006 /338.210/Us6 E Of Dennis Dean Rd | 2 |
| 077 /105.190/Us77 & N64-Sw Of Leshara | 2 |
| 077 /82.070/Us77 & Cr "A"-E Of Ceresco | 2 |
| 077 /93.060/Us77 & Cr "L"-W Of Wahoo | 2 |
ZIP 68042 at a glance
| Population | 130 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,750 |
| Median home value | $152,062 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saunders 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 | 10 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 13 | +27% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 12 | -7% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 8 | -33% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 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 68042
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68042?
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saunders County (69 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 68042?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68042: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68042?
The worst month is June: 13.0% of truck crashes in Saunders County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68042?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saunders County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68042 compared with Nebraska?
Saunders County records 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68042?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.