ZIP 68434 (Seward, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68434: 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 |
Seward County has lower values than Nebraska for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Nebraska on 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
Seward County has recorded 359 truck crashes since 2015, with 241 people injured and 36 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
15.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: US-34 (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 68434 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.
- 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 Seward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 10 |
| US-34 | 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 68434 at a glance
| Population | 9,099 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,466 |
| Median home value | $272,076 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68434
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68434?
Seward County has had 359 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 241 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68434?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68434 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68434?
The worst month is August: 11.1% of truck crashes in Seward County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68434?
Since 2015, Seward County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68434 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68434?
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.