ZIP 68105 (Omaha, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68105: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Douglas 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Nebraska
Douglas County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Douglas County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Douglas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Douglas County: 1 in 33 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.1%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 2,033 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,047 people injured and 55 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 68105 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-6 (3), US-75 (3) and US-275 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 62 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68105 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.8% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 9 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| US-75 | 3 |
| US-275 | 2 |
| 120th St | 1 |
| Abbott Dr | 1 |
| CR-G066 Pioneer Trl | 1 |
| CR-MYNSTER Springs Rd | 1 |
| I-480 | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 249 |
| I-680 | 32 |
| US-275 | 15 |
| I-480 | 12 |
| L Street | 11 |
| US-75 | 10 |
| 064 /78.700/Cuming St(N64) & Nb Ramp From N Expy | 7 |
| 72Nd Street | 7 |
ZIP 68105 at a glance
| Population | 22,807 |
| Density | 2,455 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,533 |
| Median home value | $205,813 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 201 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 187 | -7% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 185 | -1% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 171 | -8% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 201 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 171. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68105
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68105?
Since 2015, 2,033 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (1,047 injured, 55 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68105?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68105 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68105?
The worst month is July: 10.4% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68105?
62 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68105 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Douglas County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68105?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.