ZIP 68641 (Howells, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68641: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Colfax 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 of 131 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Colfax County compares with Nebraska
Colfax County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Colfax County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Colfax County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.8% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Colfax County sits below Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Colfax County at a glance: 1 in 125 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 131 crashes involving commercial trucks in Colfax County since 2015: 79 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in October (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
20.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68641 since 2015: SR-15 (2), CR-ROAD X (1) and SR-91 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68641 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.8% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Colfax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| CR-ROAD X | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Colfax County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 12 |
| SR-30 | 5 |
| SR-15 | 5 |
| 030 /400.700/Us30 E Of Cr 15-W Of Rogers | 3 |
| Ne-15 | 3 |
| 015 /126.560/N15 & N91-Sw Of Howells | 2 |
| 030 /385.430/Us30 E Of Cr 1-W Of Richland | 2 |
| 030 /385.500/Us30 E Of Cr 1-W Of Richland | 2 |
ZIP 68641 at a glance
| Population | 939 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,625 |
| Median home value | $121,356 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Colfax 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 | 10 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -23% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | +53% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 9 | -24% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68641
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68641?
131 truck crashes have been reported in Colfax County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 79 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68641?
December has the most truck crashes in Colfax County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68641?
Since 2015, Colfax County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68641 compare with Nebraska?
Colfax County records 105.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68641?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.