ZIP 68135 (Omaha, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68135: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Douglas County: 1 in 33 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.1%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,033 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 1,047 people and killed 55.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 68135 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-92 (3), CR-WEST Q Road (2) and SR-370 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 62 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68135 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 26.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- 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 | 8 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| CR-WEST Q Road | 2 |
| SR-370 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| US-275 | 2 |
| 120th St | 1 |
| CR-12205 Westridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-N 264Th St | 1 |
| CR-S 144Th St | 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 68135 at a glance
| Population | 30,523 |
| Density | 1,498 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $143,676 |
| Median home value | $350,497 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 68135
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68135?
Since 2015, 2,033 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (1,047 injured, 55 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68135?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68135 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68135?
July has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68135?
62 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68135 compared with Nebraska?
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 68135?
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.