ZIP 68517 (Lincoln, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68517: 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 |
Lancaster County has lower values than Nebraska for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: 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
Police reported 1,360 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lancaster County since 2015: 801 people were injured and 34 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 14.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 68517 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-ADAMS St (1), CR-W Mill Rd (1) and CR-WAVERLY Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 67 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.5, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68517 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lancaster County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Lancaster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 2 |
| CR-ADAMS St | 1 |
| CR-W Mill Rd | 1 |
| CR-WAVERLY Rd | 1 |
| Salt Creek Roadway | 1 |
| US-34 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
| US-77 | 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 68517 at a glance
| Population | 415 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $147,209 |
| Median home value | $567,482 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 126 to 117. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68517
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68517?
Lancaster County has had 1,360 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 801 people and killing 34.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68517?
I-80 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68517 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68517?
February has the most truck crashes in Lancaster County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68517?
Garbage trucks were involved in 67 reported crashes in Lancaster County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 68517 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lancaster County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68517?
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.