ZIP 68321 (Brownville, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68321: 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 has lower values than Nebraska for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Nemaha County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 15.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Nemaha County has recorded 63 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 67 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (14.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68321 since 2015: US-75 (2) and I-29 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68321 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
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 | 2 |
| I-29 | 1 |
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 68321 at a glance
| Population | 480 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $309,800 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 68321
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68321?
Nemaha County has had 63 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68321?
Truck crashes in Nemaha County peak in August, with 15.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68321?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nemaha County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68321 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Nemaha County records 77.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68321?
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.