ZIP 68402 (Malcolm, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68402: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lancaster 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
1.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lancaster County compares with Nebraska
Lancaster County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lancaster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lancaster County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.6 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Lancaster County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lancaster County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (67 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,360 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lancaster County. They injured 801 people and killed 34.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 68402 is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-34 (2), CR-W Mill Rd (1) and CR-WEST Bluff Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 67 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Their busiest month is February, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.5 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68402 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lancaster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| US-34 | 2 |
| CR-W Mill Rd | 1 |
| CR-WEST Bluff Road | 1 |
| Westland Cir | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lancaster County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 145 |
| US-77 | 28 |
| US-6 | 28 |
| SR-2 | 12 |
| Cornhusker Hwy | 9 |
| US-34 | 9 |
| SR-77 | 6 |
| SR-6 | 6 |
ZIP 68402 at a glance
| Population | 1,459 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $123,000 |
| Median home value | $457,897 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lancaster 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 | 126 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 107 | -15% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 111 | +4% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 117 | +6% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 126 to 117. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68402
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68402?
1,360 truck crashes have been reported in Lancaster County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 801 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 68402?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68402 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68402?
The worst month is February: 10.2% of truck crashes in Lancaster County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68402?
Garbage trucks were involved in 67 reported crashes in Lancaster County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68402 compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Lancaster County has 35.6 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68402?
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.