ZIP 68420 (Pawnee City, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68420: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pawnee 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 of 33 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pawnee County compares with Nebraska
Pawnee County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pawnee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pawnee County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.2 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Pawnee County sits below Nebraska on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pawnee County: October worst month: 24.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Pawnee County has recorded 33 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 134 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 24.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 19.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68420 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-624 Ave (1) and SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68420 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Pawnee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-624 Ave | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pawnee County) |
|---|---|
| 008 /123.390/E Jct N8 & N50-N Of Dubois | 4 |
| Ne-8 | 3 |
| Ne-4 | 2 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| 004 /175.950/N4 & 609Th Ave-Nw Of Lewiston | 1 |
| 004 /182.890/N4 & N99-N Of Burchard | 1 |
| 004 /191.970/W Jct N4 & N50-Nw Of Table Rock | 1 |
| 004 /192.880/N4 W Of L67E-Nw Of Table Rock | 1 |
ZIP 68420 at a glance
| Population | 1,255 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,250 |
| Median home value | $66,694 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pawnee 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 1 | -68% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | +229% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +16% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68420
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68420?
Since 2015, 33 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pawnee County (16 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68420?
October has the most truck crashes in Pawnee County, 24.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68420?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pawnee County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68420 compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 108.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pawnee County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68420?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.