ZIP 68342 (Diller, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68342: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
0 of 29 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Nebraska
Jefferson County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.9 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.0% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 13.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Jefferson County sits below Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Jefferson County: 13.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 29 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 138 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (17.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 58.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (14.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.2% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68342 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Jefferson County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68342 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-136 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| 015 /19.130/N15 & 721St Rd-N Of Fairbury | 2 |
| 136 /150.880/14Th St(Us136) & "K" St(N15) | 2 |
| 136 /161.340/Us136 & 578Th Ave-W Of Harbine | 2 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| 004 /138.540/N4 & 573Rd Ave-W Of Plymouth | 1 |
| 008 /41.160/N8 E Of 561St Ave-E Of Reynolds | 1 |
| 008 /62.600/N8 & S48A-N Of Steele City | 1 |
| 008 /66.910/N8 E Of N103-E Of Steele City | 1 |
ZIP 68342 at a glance
| Population | 497 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,000 |
| Median home value | $139,960 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +2% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 1 | -75% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 1. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68342
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68342?
Jefferson County has had 29 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68342?
January has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 17.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68342?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68342 compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68342?
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.