ZIP 68403 (Manley, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68403: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cass 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
6 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Nebraska
Cass County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.5% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Cass County sits below Nebraska on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Cass County: 1 in 39 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Cass County has recorded 255 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 44.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.5% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68403 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-FEDDE Lane (1), I-80 (1) and SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68403 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- 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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-FEDDE Lane | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 38 |
| US-34 | 22 |
| Ne-50 | 8 |
| 034 /352.450/Us34 & N50-Nw Of Avoca | 6 |
| SR-50 | 4 |
| 034 /380.240/Us34 & Oak Hill Rd | 3 |
| 080 /415.820/I80 Weigh Scale-2.5 Sw & .3 W Of Gr | 3 |
| 001 /15.910/N1 & 132Nd St-Ne Of Weeping Water | 2 |
ZIP 68403 at a glance
| Population | 206 |
| Density | 107 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,000 |
| Median home value | $162,778 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 24 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 22 | -10% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 22 | +2% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 21 | -4% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68403
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68403?
255 truck crashes have been reported in Cass County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 122 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68403?
February has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68403?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68403 compared with Nebraska?
Cass County records 78.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68403?
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.