ZIP 68058 (South Bend, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68058: 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 |
Compared with Nebraska, Cass County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 68058: I-80 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68058 since 2015.
Overview
Cass County has recorded 255 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 68058 is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-12205 Westridge Rd (1), CR-FEDDE Lane (1) and SR-370 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68058 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- 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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| CR-12205 Westridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-FEDDE Lane | 1 |
| SR-370 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 68058 at a glance
| Population | 378 |
| Density | 224 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $138,281 |
| Median home value | $606,736 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 68058
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68058?
255 truck crashes have been reported in Cass County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 122 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 68058?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68058 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68058?
Truck crashes in Cass County peak in February, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68058?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 68058 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Cass County records 78.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68058?
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.