ZIP 68621 (Ames, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68621: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dodge 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 304 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dodge County compares with Nebraska
Dodge County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dodge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dodge County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.1 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Dodge County has lower values than Nebraska for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 68621: US-77 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68621 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 304 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dodge County since 2015: 205 people were injured and 23 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
11.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
US-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 68621 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-30 (2), CR-COUNTY Road Q (1) and Mu-W 23rd St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68621 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 6 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-COUNTY Road Q | 1 |
| Mu-W 23rd St | 1 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dodge County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 21 |
| US-77 | 14 |
| US-275 | 13 |
| SR-77 | 7 |
| SR-30 | 6 |
| 030 /424.380/Us30 & 23Rd St | 4 |
| 077 /120.160/Us77 & Cr "P"-Sw Of Nickerson | 4 |
| 030 /413.680/Us30 At Cr 10-E Of North Bend | 3 |
ZIP 68621 at a glance
| Population | 204 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,235 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dodge 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 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 22 | -9% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +17% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 26 | -1% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68621
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68621?
304 truck crashes have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 205 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68621?
Since 2015, US-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68621: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68621?
The worst month is October: 12.8% of truck crashes in Dodge County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68621?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Dodge County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68621 compared with Nebraska?
Dodge County records 69.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68621?
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.