ZIP 68059 (Springfield, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68059: 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 |
Compared with Nebraska, Sarpy County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Sarpy County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.5%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Sarpy County has recorded 734 truck crashes since 2015, with 363 people injured and 24 killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-370 (2), US-6 (2) and 120th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 1.8% in 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 68059 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- 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 | 3 |
| SR-370 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| 120th St | 1 |
| CR-12205 Westridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-FEDDE Lane | 1 |
| CR-PLATTEVIEW Rd | 1 |
| CR-S 144Th St | 1 |
| SR-50 | 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 68059 at a glance
| Population | 3,373 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,238 |
| Median home value | $370,378 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 68059
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68059?
Sarpy County has had 734 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 363 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68059?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68059: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68059?
June has the most truck crashes in Sarpy County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68059?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Sarpy County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68059 compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 30.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sarpy County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68059?
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.