ZIP 68382 (Lorton, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68382: 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 sits below Nebraska on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 68382: US-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68382: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Otoe County has recorded 182 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
Within this area, US-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68382 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Otoe County.
- Check whether your routes use US-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Otoe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
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 68382 at a glance
| Population | 72 |
| Density | 653 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $66,560 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68382
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68382?
Since 2015, 182 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Otoe County (79 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68382?
US-75 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68382 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68382?
Truck crashes in Otoe County peak in November, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68382?
Since 2015, Otoe County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68382 compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Otoe County has 94.2 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68382?
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.