ZIP 68460 (Waco, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68460: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in York 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 521 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How York County compares with Nebraska
York County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where York County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | York County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 317.5 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 5.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 32.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, York County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for York County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 521 crashes involving commercial trucks in York County since 2015: 398 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 29.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: US-81 (6), US-34 (2) and Sr-L93B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for York County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68460 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in York County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 29.3% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| US-81 | 6 |
| US-34 | 2 |
| Sr-L93B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (York County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 133 |
| US-81 | 29 |
| 080 /356.010/I80 W Of Cr "P"-E Of York | 19 |
| 081 /57.950/Lincoln Ave(Us81) & Frontage Rd-N Of | 8 |
| 080 /363.990/I80 W Of Cr "W"-Se Of Waco | 7 |
| 080 /343.050/I80 E Of Eb Ramp From S93A-Ne Of He | 6 |
| US-34 | 5 |
| 080 /352.090/I80 W Of Cr "L"-W Of York | 4 |
ZIP 68460 at a glance
| Population | 601 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,610 |
| Median home value | $224,275 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in York 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 | 25 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 25 | +2% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 38 | +52% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 43 | +13% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68460
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68460?
York County has had 521 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 398 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68460?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68460: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68460?
The worst month is February: 13.1% of truck crashes in York County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68460?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in York County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68460 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
York County records 317.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68460?
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.