ZIP 68164 (Omaha, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68164: 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 |
Compared with Nebraska, Douglas County is lower on 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
Since 2015, 2,033 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 1,047 people and killed 55.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 68164 is I-80, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-6 (3), SR-133 (2) and SR-36 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
62 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
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 68164 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.8% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| SR-133 | 2 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| US-275 | 2 |
| 120th St | 1 |
| Abbott Dr | 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 68164 at a glance
| Population | 28,564 |
| Density | 1,248 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,927 |
| Median home value | $255,364 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 68164
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68164?
Douglas County has had 2,033 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,047 people and killing 55.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68164?
I-80 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68164 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68164?
July has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68164?
Garbage trucks were involved in 62 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 68164 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 31.5 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68164?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.