ZIP 68351 (Exeter, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68351: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fillmore 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 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fillmore County compares with Nebraska
Fillmore County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fillmore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fillmore County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.8 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.2% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Fillmore County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Fillmore County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Fillmore County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 45 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 18.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.2%.
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68351 since 2015: US-81 (2) and US-6 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Fillmore County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68351 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fillmore County.
- With 20.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nebraska), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Fillmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 2 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fillmore County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 29 |
| SR-81 | 8 |
| 081 /36.770/Us81 & N41-S Of Geneva | 5 |
| 081 /25.980/Us81 N Of Cr "X"-Se Of Strang | 2 |
| Ne-74 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| U.S. Hwy 81 | 2 |
| 006 /255.260/Us6 E Of Cr 12-W Of Fairmont | 1 |
ZIP 68351 at a glance
| Population | 834 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,583 |
| Median home value | $137,791 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fillmore 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 | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 6 | +3% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | -5% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +69% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68351
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68351?
Fillmore County has had 94 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68351?
December has the most truck crashes in Fillmore County, 18.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68351?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fillmore County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68351 compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Fillmore County has 146.8 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68351?
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.