ZIP 68048 (Plattsmouth, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68048: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cass 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 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Nebraska
Cass County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.5% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Cass County has lower values than Nebraska for injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 68048: US-34 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68048: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cass County. They injured 122 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.5% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
US-34 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 68048 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-29 (2), CR-PLATTEVIEW Rd (1) and Mu-Capehart Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68048 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-34; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 5 |
| I-29 | 2 |
| CR-PLATTEVIEW Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Capehart Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 38 |
| US-34 | 22 |
| Ne-50 | 8 |
| 034 /352.450/Us34 & N50-Nw Of Avoca | 6 |
| SR-50 | 4 |
| 034 /380.240/Us34 & Oak Hill Rd | 3 |
| 080 /415.820/I80 Weigh Scale-2.5 Sw & .3 W Of Gr | 3 |
| 001 /15.910/N1 & 132Nd St-Ne Of Weeping Water | 2 |
ZIP 68048 at a glance
| Population | 13,435 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,931 |
| Median home value | $258,793 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 24 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 22 | -10% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 22 | +2% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 21 | -4% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68048
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68048?
Cass County has had 255 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 122 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68048?
US-34 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68048 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68048?
Truck crashes in Cass County peak in February, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68048?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 68048 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68048?
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.