ZIP 68305 (Auburn, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68305: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nemaha 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
1 of 63 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nemaha County compares with Nebraska
Nemaha County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nemaha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nemaha County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.4 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Nemaha County sits below Nebraska on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 68305: US-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68305: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 63 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nemaha County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 67 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (15.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
US-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 68305 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.6% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68305 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nemaha County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Nemaha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nemaha County) |
|---|---|
| SR-75 | 10 |
| US-75 | 6 |
| J St | 4 |
| 075 /32.250/Us75 & 733A Rd-N Of Auburn | 2 |
| 136 /217.201/Us136 At 627Th Ave-Sw Of Johnson | 2 |
| Ave | 2 |
| US-136 | 2 |
| 067 /25.860/N67 & S64G-S Of Peru | 1 |
ZIP 68305 at a glance
| Population | 4,351 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,906 |
| Median home value | $117,165 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nemaha 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | -22% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 5 | -8% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +35% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68305
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68305?
Since 2015, 63 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nemaha County (41 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 68305?
US-75 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68305 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68305?
The worst month is August: 15.9% of truck crashes in Nemaha County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68305?
Since 2015, Nemaha County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68305 compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Nemaha County has 77.4 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68305?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.