ZIP 68361 (Geneva, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68361: 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 |
Fillmore County has lower values than Nebraska for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Fillmore County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fillmore County. They injured 64 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 45 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (18.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 68361 is US-81, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fillmore County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68361 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 20.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nebraska), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 5 |
| SR-74 | 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 68361 at a glance
| Population | 2,338 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,909 |
| Median home value | $174,358 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 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, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68361
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68361?
Since 2015, 94 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fillmore County (64 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68361?
NHTSA data shows US-81 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68361 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68361?
The worst month is December: 18.1% of truck crashes in Fillmore County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68361?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fillmore County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68361 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fillmore County has 146.8 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68361?
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.