ZIP 68142 (Omaha, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68142: 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 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, 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
Police reported 2,033 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 1,047 people were injured and 55 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 36.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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
Within this area, SR-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-133 (2), SR-64 (2) and US-75 (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%).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68142 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 3 |
| SR-133 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| I-I-680 | 1 |
| Mu-608 N Saddle Creek Rd | 1 |
| Mu-N 132nd St | 1 |
| Mu-N 16th St | 1 |
| Mu-Sorensen Prkwy | 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 68142 at a glance
| Population | 4,505 |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,142 |
| Median home value | $341,328 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 201 a year in the 1990s and 171 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 68142
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68142?
Douglas County has had 2,033 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,047 people and killing 55.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68142?
SR-36 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68142 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68142?
July has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68142?
Garbage trucks were involved in 62 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 68142 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
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 68142?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.