ZIP 68365 (Grafton, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68365: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Fillmore County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Fillmore County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 45 days.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68365 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-81 (2) and CR-ROAD 4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Fillmore County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68365 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.2% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| CR-ROAD 4 | 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 68365 at a glance
| Population | 288 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,250 |
| Median home value | $139,692 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 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 68365
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68365?
94 truck crashes have been reported in Fillmore County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 64 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68365?
December has the most truck crashes in Fillmore County, 18.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68365?
Since 2015, Fillmore County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68365 compare with Nebraska?
Fillmore County records 146.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68365?
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.