ZIP 68463 (Weeping Water, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68463: 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 |
Compared with Nebraska, Cass County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Cass County at a glance: 1 in 39 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.5%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 255 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cass County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 44.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.5% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68463 happened on SR-50 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68463 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 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 68463 at a glance
| Population | 1,831 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,972 |
| Median home value | $199,641 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68463
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68463?
Cass County has had 255 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 122 people and killing 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68463?
The worst month is February: 12.2% of truck crashes in Cass County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68463?
Since 2015, Cass County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68463 compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Cass County has 78.0 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68463?
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.