ZIP 68183 (Omaha, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68183: 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. 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
Douglas County has recorded 2,033 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,047 people injured and 55 killed.
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%).
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 68183 is I-80, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-6 (3), US-75 (3) and US-275 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 62 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68183 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| US-75 | 3 |
| US-275 | 2 |
| Abbott Dr | 1 |
| CR-G066 Pioneer Trl | 1 |
| CR-MYNSTER Springs Rd | 1 |
| I-480 | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| I-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 68183 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 68183
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68183?
Since 2015, 2,033 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (1,047 injured, 55 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68183?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68183: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68183?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in July, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68183?
62 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68183 compare with Nebraska?
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 68183?
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.