ZIP 68072 (Winslow, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68072: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dodge 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 304 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dodge County compares with Nebraska
Dodge County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dodge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dodge County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.1 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Dodge County sits below Nebraska on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 68072: US-77 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68072: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 304 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dodge County. They injured 205 people and killed 23.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.8% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 68072 is US-77, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-COUNTY Road Q (1) and US-275 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68072 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dodge County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 3 |
| CR-COUNTY Road Q | 1 |
| US-275 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dodge County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 21 |
| US-77 | 14 |
| US-275 | 13 |
| SR-77 | 7 |
| SR-30 | 6 |
| 030 /424.380/Us30 & 23Rd St | 4 |
| 077 /120.160/Us77 & Cr "P"-Sw Of Nickerson | 4 |
| 030 /413.680/Us30 At Cr 10-E Of North Bend | 3 |
ZIP 68072 at a glance
| Population | 69 |
| Density | 184 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,169 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dodge 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 | 25 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 22 | -9% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +17% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 26 | -1% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 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 68072
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68072?
Dodge County has had 304 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 205 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 68072?
Since 2015, US-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68072: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68072?
The worst month is October: 12.8% of truck crashes in Dodge County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68072?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Dodge County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 68072 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dodge County has 69.1 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68072?
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.