ZIP 68424 (Plymouth, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68424: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
0 of 29 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Nebraska
Jefferson County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.9 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.0% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 13.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Jefferson County sits below Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Jefferson County at a glance: 13.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Nebraska: 4.8).
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 29 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 138 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (17.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 58.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (14.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.2% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68424 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-15 (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68424 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| 015 /19.130/N15 & 721St Rd-N Of Fairbury | 2 |
| 136 /150.880/14Th St(Us136) & "K" St(N15) | 2 |
| 136 /161.340/Us136 & 578Th Ave-W Of Harbine | 2 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| 004 /138.540/N4 & 573Rd Ave-W Of Plymouth | 1 |
| 008 /41.160/N8 E Of 561St Ave-E Of Reynolds | 1 |
| 008 /62.600/N8 & S48A-N Of Steele City | 1 |
| 008 /66.910/N8 E Of N103-E Of Steele City | 1 |
ZIP 68424 at a glance
| Population | 707 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,654 |
| Median home value | $177,049 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +2% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 1 | -75% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 1 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68424
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68424?
Jefferson County has had 29 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68424?
The worst month is January: 17.2% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68424?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68424 compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68424?
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.