ZIP 68516 (Lincoln, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68516: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lancaster 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
1.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lancaster County compares with Nebraska
Lancaster County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lancaster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lancaster County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.6 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Lancaster County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Nebraska on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lancaster County at a glance: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (67 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,360 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lancaster County. They injured 801 people and killed 34.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68516 since 2015: SR-2 (2), US-34 (2), Abigail Dr (1), CR-ADAMS St (1) and CR-SOUTH 148Th Street (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 67 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.5 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68516 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lancaster County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 25.2% 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
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 Lancaster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 2 |
| US-34 | 2 |
| Abigail Dr | 1 |
| CR-ADAMS St | 1 |
| CR-SOUTH 148Th Street | 1 |
| CR-SW 14Th St | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| Salt Creek Roadway | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lancaster County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 145 |
| US-77 | 28 |
| US-6 | 28 |
| SR-2 | 12 |
| Cornhusker Hwy | 9 |
| US-34 | 9 |
| SR-77 | 6 |
| SR-6 | 6 |
ZIP 68516 at a glance
| Population | 48,903 |
| Density | 998 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,821 |
| Median home value | $353,252 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lancaster 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 | 126 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 107 | -15% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 111 | +4% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 117 | +6% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 126 a year in the 1990s and 117 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68516
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68516?
Lancaster County has had 1,360 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 801 people and killing 34.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68516?
February has the most truck crashes in Lancaster County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68516?
67 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lancaster County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68516 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lancaster County has 35.6 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68516?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.