ZIP 68348 (Elk Creek, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68348: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnson 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 33 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Nebraska
Johnson County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.3 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 13.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Johnson County has lower values than Nebraska for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Johnson County at a glance: August worst month: 18.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 33 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 134 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 18.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68348 happened on SR-41 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.0% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68348 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 3 |
| Ne-50 | 2 |
| 041 /101.500/N41 & 619Th Ave-Nw Of Tecumseh | 1 |
| 041 /102.310/N41 W Of 620Th Ave-Nw Of Tecumseh | 1 |
| 041 /90.980/N41 W Of 610Th Ave-W Of Sterling | 1 |
| 041 /91.480/N41 & 610Th Ave-W Of Sterling | 1 |
| 041 /91.990/N41 W Of Washington St-Ent | 1 |
| 041 /92.450/N41 Nw Of Broadway St-E Of Sterling | 1 |
ZIP 68348 at a glance
| Population | 341 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,597 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | +35% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -34% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +58% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68348
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68348?
Since 2015, 33 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (15 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68348?
August has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 18.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68348?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68348 compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 52.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68348?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.