ZIP 68421 (Peru, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68421: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nemaha 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 63 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nemaha County compares with Nebraska
Nemaha County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nemaha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nemaha County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.4 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Nemaha County has lower values than Nebraska for garbage-truck share, 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 injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 68421: US-75 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 68421.
Overview
Nemaha County has recorded 63 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 15.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (14.5%).
10.0% 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 68421 is US-75, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-J64/310TH St (1) and I-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68421 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nemaha County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Nemaha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 4 |
| CR-J64/310TH St | 1 |
| I-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nemaha County) |
|---|---|
| SR-75 | 10 |
| US-75 | 6 |
| J St | 4 |
| 075 /32.250/Us75 & 733A Rd-N Of Auburn | 2 |
| 136 /217.201/Us136 At 627Th Ave-Sw Of Johnson | 2 |
| Ave | 2 |
| US-136 | 2 |
| 067 /25.860/N67 & S64G-S Of Peru | 1 |
ZIP 68421 at a glance
| Population | 987 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,600 |
| Median home value | $146,098 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nemaha 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | -22% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 5 | -8% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +35% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68421
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68421?
Nemaha County has had 63 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68421?
NHTSA data shows US-75 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68421 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68421?
The worst month is August: 15.9% of truck crashes in Nemaha County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68421?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nemaha County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68421 compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Nemaha County has 77.4 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68421?
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.