ZIP 68453 (Tobias, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68453: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saline 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 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saline County compares with Nebraska
Saline County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saline County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.3 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.1% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Saline County sits below Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Saline County: March the month with the most truck crashes: 18.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Saline County has recorded 88 truck crashes since 2015, with 44 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (18.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
17.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68453 happened on SR-15 (2) and SR-4 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68453 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, 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
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 Saline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saline County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 5 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
| SR-41 | 4 |
| 033 /13.290/E Jct N33 & N103 | 2 |
| 033 /8.870/N33 E Of Cr 2000-W Of Crete | 2 |
| Ne-103 | 2 |
| Ne-41 | 2 |
| Nebraska Hwy 15 | 2 |
ZIP 68453 at a glance
| Population | 280 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,750 |
| Median home value | $136,065 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saline 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -13% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +13% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 8 | +14% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68453
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68453?
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saline County (44 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68453?
Truck crashes in Saline County peak in March, with 18.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68453?
Since 2015, Saline County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68453 compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 54.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Saline County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68453?
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.