ZIP 68136 (Omaha, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68136: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sarpy 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sarpy County compares with Nebraska
Sarpy County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sarpy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sarpy County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.4 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.6% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Sarpy County has lower values than Nebraska for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Sarpy County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (26 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Sarpy County has recorded 734 truck crashes since 2015, with 363 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 68136 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-WEST Q Road (2), SR-370 (2) and SR-92 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Their busiest month is November, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68136 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Sarpy County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sarpy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| CR-WEST Q Road | 2 |
| SR-370 | 2 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| US-275 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| 120th St | 1 |
| CR-12205 Westridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-S 144Th St | 1 |
| Mu-N 132nd St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sarpy County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 106 |
| SR-370 | 13 |
| SR-50 | 12 |
| Ne-370 | 12 |
| Giles Rd | 11 |
| Ne-50 | 11 |
| US-6 | 10 |
| US-34 | 9 |
ZIP 68136 at a glance
| Population | 22,163 |
| Density | 982 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $133,472 |
| Median home value | $373,696 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sarpy 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 | 58 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 55 | -4% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 48 | -12% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 68 | +40% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 58 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68136
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68136?
Since 2015, 734 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sarpy County (363 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68136?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68136 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68136?
June has the most truck crashes in Sarpy County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68136?
Since 2015, Sarpy County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68136 compare with Nebraska?
Sarpy County records 30.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68136?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.