ZIP 68152 (Omaha, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68152: 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. It runs above Nebraska on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Douglas County: 1 in 33 crashes involve a garbage truck (62 since 2015), vs 1.8% across 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
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 68152 is US-6, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-80 (2), SR-133 (2) and SR-36 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 62 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Their busiest month is January, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68152 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; 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.
- 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 3 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-133 | 2 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| Abbott Dr | 1 |
| CR-MYNSTER Springs Rd | 1 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| I-480 | 1 |
| I-680 | 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 68152 at a glance
| Population | 6,791 |
| Density | 195 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,958 |
| Median home value | $317,012 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 201 to 171. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68152
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68152?
2,033 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 1,047 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 68152?
US-6 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68152 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68152?
The worst month is July: 10.4% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68152?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 62 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68152 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 68152?
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.