ZIP 68441 (Steinauer, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68441: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pawnee 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
1 of 33 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Pawnee County compares with Nebraska
Pawnee County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pawnee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pawnee County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.2 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Pawnee County sits below Nebraska on injuries per crash, 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 garbage-truck share.
Pawnee County at a glance: October 24.2% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 33 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pawnee County since 2015: 16 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 134 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 24.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (19.2%).
6.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68441 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.0% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68441 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pawnee 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 (Pawnee County) |
|---|---|
| 008 /123.390/E Jct N8 & N50-N Of Dubois | 4 |
| Ne-8 | 3 |
| Ne-4 | 2 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| 004 /175.950/N4 & 609Th Ave-Nw Of Lewiston | 1 |
| 004 /182.890/N4 & N99-N Of Burchard | 1 |
| 004 /191.970/W Jct N4 & N50-Nw Of Table Rock | 1 |
| 004 /192.880/N4 W Of L67E-Nw Of Table Rock | 1 |
ZIP 68441 at a glance
| Population | 133 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,583 |
| Median home value | $90,735 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pawnee 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 1 | -68% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | +229% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +16% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68441
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68441?
Since 2015, 33 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pawnee County (16 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68441?
October has the most truck crashes in Pawnee County, 24.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68441?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Pawnee County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68441 compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 108.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pawnee County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68441?
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.