ZIP 68431 (Rulo, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68431: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richardson 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 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richardson County compares with Nebraska
Richardson County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richardson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richardson County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.9 | 60.7 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 9.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Richardson County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Richardson County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 58 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richardson County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (1.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (14.5%).
Road surface: 7.5% 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 68431 happened on 330th Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richardson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68431 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richardson County.
- 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 Richardson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 330th Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richardson County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 7 |
| 073 /4.610/Harlan St(Us73) & 21St St(N8) | 2 |
| 075 /16.690/Us75 & N62-W Of Stella | 2 |
| 075 /9.540/Ridge St(Us75) And Fifth St | 2 |
| 004 /202.230/N4 & 631St Ave-W Of Humboldt | 1 |
| 004 /204.390/N4 E Of 633Rd Ave-W Of Humboldt | 1 |
| 008 /128.720/N8 E Of N105-S Of Humboldt | 1 |
| 008 /131.940/N8 W Of 636Th Blvd-Sw Of Dawson | 1 |
ZIP 68431 at a glance
| Population | 269 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,000 |
| Median home value | $145,502 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richardson 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | -20% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +130% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -25% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68431
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68431?
58 truck crashes have been reported in Richardson County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 36 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68431?
July has the most truck crashes in Richardson County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68431?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richardson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68431 compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 62.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richardson County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68431?
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.