ZIP 68654 (Polk, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68654: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Polk 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
0 of 72 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Polk County compares with Nebraska
Polk County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.8 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.7% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Polk County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Polk County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Polk County. They injured 51 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 57 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 55.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (14.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68654 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Polk County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68654 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 14 |
| 081 /78.970/Main St(Us81) At Tenth St | 3 |
| 081 /85.520/Us81 & Polk St | 2 |
| 081 /92.250/Park St(Us81) & Walnut St(N69) | 2 |
| 081 /94.030/Us81 W Of Cr "W"-Ent-E Of Shelby | 2 |
| 092 /394.490/N92 E Of Cr "K"-W Of Osceola | 2 |
| Ne-92 | 2 |
| Us Hwy 81-92 | 2 |
ZIP 68654 at a glance
| Population | 569 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,643 |
| Median home value | $118,756 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -14% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +41% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -11% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68654
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68654?
Polk County has had 72 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 51 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68654?
The worst month is March: 13.9% of truck crashes in Polk County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68654?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68654 compared with Nebraska?
Polk County records 120.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68654?
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.