ZIP 68065 (Valparaiso, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68065: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Saunders County: June 13.0% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 123 crashes involving commercial trucks in Saunders County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
10.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68065 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-W Mill Rd (1) and SR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68065 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-W Mill Rd | 1 |
| SR-92 | 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 68065 at a glance
| Population | 1,449 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,689 |
| Median home value | $326,755 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68065
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68065?
123 truck crashes have been reported in Saunders County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 69 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68065?
Truck crashes in Saunders County peak in June, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68065?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saunders County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68065 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Saunders County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68065?
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.