ZIP 68423 (Pleasant Dale, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68423: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Seward 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
2 of 359 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seward County compares with Nebraska
Seward County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seward County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 169.9 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Seward County is lower on 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.
The headline for Seward County: 10.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Nebraska: 4.8).
Overview
Police reported 359 crashes involving commercial trucks in Seward County since 2015: 241 people were injured and 36 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: US-34 (2) and CR-WEST Bluff Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68423 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Seward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 11 |
| US-34 | 2 |
| CR-WEST Bluff Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seward County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 115 |
| 080 /368.850/I80 W Of L80E-Ne Of Beaver Crossing | 4 |
| 034 /299.910/Main St(Us34) & 6Th St(N15) | 3 |
| 080 /378.500/I80 W Of Wb Ramp From N15-S Of Sewa | 3 |
| 080 /379.610/I80 W Of 266Th St-Se Of Seward | 3 |
| 420Th Rd | 3 |
| I-80/Milepost 380.2/1.2E 280Th Rd /3.5S,1.2E Sewar | 3 |
| Ne-15 | 3 |
ZIP 68423 at a glance
| Population | 688 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,250 |
| Median home value | $298,931 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seward 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 | 29 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 27 | -6% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 31 | +16% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +7% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68423
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68423?
359 truck crashes have been reported in Seward County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 241 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68423?
I-80 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68423 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68423?
The worst month is August: 11.1% of truck crashes in Seward County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68423?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Seward County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 68423 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 169.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Seward County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68423?
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.