ZIP 68407 (Murdock, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68407: 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 |
Compared with Nebraska, Cass County is lower 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.
What stands out in ZIP 68407: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68407: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 255 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cass County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
16.5% 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 68407 is I-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-FEDDE Lane (1), SR-50 (1) and SR-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68407 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- 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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| CR-FEDDE Lane | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 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 68407 at a glance
| Population | 878 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,773 |
| Median home value | $315,182 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 21 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68407
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68407?
Cass County has had 255 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 122 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 68407?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68407: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68407?
February has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68407?
Since 2015, Cass County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68407 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68407?
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.