ZIP 68344 (Douglas, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68344: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Otoe 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 of 182 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Otoe County compares with Nebraska
Otoe County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Otoe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Otoe County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.2 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Otoe County has lower values than Nebraska for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Otoe County: November 11.5% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Otoe County has recorded 182 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
11.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68344 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-43 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68344 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Otoe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Otoe County) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 18 |
| Ne-2 | 13 |
| SR-75 | 5 |
| 075 /46.460/11Th St(Us75) & J S Morton Bltwy(N2) | 4 |
| Nebraska Hwy 2 | 4 |
| SR-50 | 4 |
| Sterling Morton Beltway | 4 |
| 002 /507.890/N2 & 4Th Corso-E Of Nebraska City | 2 |
ZIP 68344 at a glance
| Population | 544 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,942 |
| Median home value | $182,100 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Otoe 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 | 23 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 14 | -37% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 12 | -17% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +53% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68344
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68344?
Otoe County has had 182 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 79 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68344?
November has the most truck crashes in Otoe County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68344?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Otoe County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68344 compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 94.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Otoe County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68344?
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.