ZIP 68401 (McCool Junction, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in York 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 521 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How York County compares with Nebraska
York County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where York County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | York County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 317.5 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 5.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 32.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, York County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for York County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
York County has recorded 521 truck crashes since 2015, with 398 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
29.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 68401 is US-81, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-80 (2), CR-ROAD 4 (1) and Sr-L93B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for York County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68401 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 29.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nebraska; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 6 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| CR-ROAD 4 | 1 |
| Sr-L93B | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (York County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 133 |
| US-81 | 29 |
| 080 /356.010/I80 W Of Cr "P"-E Of York | 19 |
| 081 /57.950/Lincoln Ave(Us81) & Frontage Rd-N Of | 8 |
| 080 /363.990/I80 W Of Cr "W"-Se Of Waco | 7 |
| 080 /343.050/I80 E Of Eb Ramp From S93A-Ne Of He | 6 |
| US-34 | 5 |
| 080 /352.090/I80 W Of Cr "L"-W Of York | 4 |
ZIP 68401 at a glance
| Population | 1,122 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,500 |
| Median home value | $196,247 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in York 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 | 25 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 25 | +2% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 38 | +52% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 43 | +13% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68401
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68401?
Since 2015, 521 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in York County (398 injured, 25 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68401?
Since 2015, US-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68401: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68401?
The worst month is February: 13.1% of truck crashes in York County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68401?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in York County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 68401 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, York County has 317.5 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68401?
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.