ZIP 68418 (Palmyra, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68418: 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 has lower values than Nebraska for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Otoe County: November worst month: 11.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 182 crashes involving commercial trucks in Otoe County since 2015: 79 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68418 happened on SR-2 (2), SR-43 (2), CR-SOUTH 148Th Street (1) and US-34 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 68418 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Otoe County.
- 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 Otoe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| CR-SOUTH 148Th Street | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
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 68418 at a glance
| Population | 1,109 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,065 |
| Median home value | $211,489 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68418
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68418?
182 truck crashes have been reported in Otoe County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 79 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68418?
November has the most truck crashes in Otoe County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68418?
Since 2015, Otoe County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68418 compare with Nebraska?
Otoe County records 94.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68418?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.