ZIP 68437 (Shubert, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68437: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Richardson 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 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 14.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 68437.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Richardson County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68437 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richardson County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 68437 at a glance
| Population | 247 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,750 |
| Median home value | $90,642 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. 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 68437
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68437?
58 truck crashes have been reported in Richardson County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 36 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68437?
The worst month is July: 15.5% of truck crashes in Richardson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68437?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richardson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68437 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 62.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richardson County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68437?
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.