ZIP 68107 (Omaha, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68107: 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 runs above Nebraska on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Douglas County at a glance: 1 in 33 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.1%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 2,033 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 1,047 people were injured and 55 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 68107 is I-80, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-34 (3), US-6 (3) and US-75 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
62 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68107 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.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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-34 | 3 |
| 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 |
| CR-PLATTEVIEW Rd | 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 68107 at a glance
| Population | 31,540 |
| Density | 1,848 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,560 |
| Median home value | $151,874 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 68107
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68107?
Since 2015, 2,033 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (1,047 injured, 55 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 68107?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68107: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68107?
The worst month is July: 10.4% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68107?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 62 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68107 compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68107?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.