ZIP 68147 (Bellevue, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68147: 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 runs above Nebraska on 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
Truck crashes peak in June (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.6% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 68147 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-34 (3), US-6 (3) and US-275 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (23% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68147 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Sarpy County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| US-34 | 3 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| US-275 | 2 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| 120th St | 1 |
| Abbott Dr | 1 |
| CR-G066 Pioneer Trl | 1 |
| CR-PLATTEVIEW Rd | 1 |
| CR-S 144Th 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 68147 at a glance
| Population | 12,430 |
| Density | 984 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,255 |
| Median home value | $217,278 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 58 a year in the 1990s and 68 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 68147
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68147?
Sarpy County has had 734 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 363 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68147?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68147: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68147?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Sarpy County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68147?
Since 2015, Sarpy County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68147 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sarpy County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68147?
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.