ZIP 68138 (Omaha, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68138: 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 sits below Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Sarpy County at a glance: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.5%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Sarpy County has recorded 734 truck crashes since 2015, with 363 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
12.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 68138 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-370 (2), SR-64 (2) and US-275 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (23%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68138 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sarpy County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 9 |
| SR-370 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| US-275 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| 120th St | 1 |
| CR-12205 Westridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-PLATTEVIEW Rd | 1 |
| CR-S 144Th St | 1 |
| CR-WEST Q Road | 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 68138 at a glance
| Population | 11,713 |
| Density | 407 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,007 |
| Median home value | $237,130 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68138
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68138?
Since 2015, 734 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sarpy County (363 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68138?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68138 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68138?
June has the most truck crashes in Sarpy County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68138?
Since 2015, Sarpy County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68138 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sarpy County has 30.4 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68138?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.