ZIP 68455 (Union, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68455: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cass 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
6 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Nebraska
Cass County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.5% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Cass County sits below Nebraska on injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Cass County: 1 in 39 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.5%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cass County. They injured 122 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
16.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68455 since 2015: US-34 (2), I-29 (1) and US-75 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68455 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- 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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 2 |
| I-29 | 1 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 38 |
| US-34 | 22 |
| Ne-50 | 8 |
| 034 /352.450/Us34 & N50-Nw Of Avoca | 6 |
| SR-50 | 4 |
| 034 /380.240/Us34 & Oak Hill Rd | 3 |
| 080 /415.820/I80 Weigh Scale-2.5 Sw & .3 W Of Gr | 3 |
| 001 /15.910/N1 & 132Nd St-Ne Of Weeping Water | 2 |
ZIP 68455 at a glance
| Population | 852 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,643 |
| Median home value | $294,530 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 24 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 22 | -10% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 22 | +2% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 21 | -4% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68455
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68455?
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cass County (122 injured, 17 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68455?
Truck crashes in Cass County peak in February, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68455?
Since 2015, Cass County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68455 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68455?
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.