ZIP 68110 (Omaha, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68110: 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 |
Douglas County sits below Nebraska 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (62 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 2,033 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,047 people injured and 55 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
7.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come US-6 (3), US-75 (3) and Abbott Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
62 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Their busiest month is January, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68110 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Douglas County.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 |
| Abbott Dr | 1 |
| CR-G066 Pioneer Trl | 1 |
| CR-MYNSTER Springs Rd | 1 |
| I-480 | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| I-I-680 | 1 |
| Mu-608 N Saddle Creek 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 68110 at a glance
| Population | 9,229 |
| Density | 419 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,813 |
| Median home value | $134,839 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68110
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68110?
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 68110?
I-80 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68110 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68110?
July has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68110?
Garbage trucks were involved in 62 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68110 compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68110?
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.