ZIP 68073 (Yutan, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68073: 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 |
Compared with Nebraska, Saunders County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 68073 at a glance: US-77 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 68073.
Overview
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Saunders County. They injured 69 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
Within this area, US-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-92 (3), US-275 (3) and CR-WEST Q Road (2).
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 68073 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Saunders County.
- Look at alternatives to US-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Saunders County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 4 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| US-275 | 3 |
| CR-WEST Q Road | 2 |
| CR-N 264Th St | 1 |
| SR-36 | 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 68073 at a glance
| Population | 2,993 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,460 |
| Median home value | $285,575 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 68073
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68073?
123 truck crashes have been reported in Saunders County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 69 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68073?
Since 2015, US-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68073: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68073?
Truck crashes in Saunders County peak in June, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68073?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saunders County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68073 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68073?
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.