ZIP 68046 (Papillion, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68046: 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 |
Sarpy County sits below Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Sarpy County at a glance: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.5%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 734 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sarpy County. They injured 363 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.6% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 68046 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-34 (3), SR-370 (2) and US-275 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (23% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68046 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sarpy County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 9 |
| US-34 | 3 |
| SR-370 | 2 |
| US-275 | 2 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| 120th St | 1 |
| CR-12205 Westridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-PLATTEVIEW Rd | 1 |
| CR-S 144Th St | 1 |
| I-480 | 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 68046 at a glance
| Population | 35,085 |
| Density | 483 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $116,907 |
| Median home value | $360,777 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 58 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68046
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68046?
734 truck crashes have been reported in Sarpy County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 363 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 68046?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68046: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68046?
June has the most truck crashes in Sarpy County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68046?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Sarpy County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 68046 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sarpy County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68046?
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.