ZIP 68659 (Rogers, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68659: 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.
The headline for Colfax County: 1 in 125 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 131 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Colfax County. They injured 79 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.6%.
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.8% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68659 happened on SR-15 (2) and US-30 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68659 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Colfax County.
- 20.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nebraska; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| US-30 | 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 68659 at a glance
| Population | 220 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,500 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68659
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68659?
131 truck crashes have been reported in Colfax County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 79 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68659?
The worst month is December: 13.0% of truck crashes in Colfax County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68659?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Colfax County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68659 compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Colfax County has 105.0 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68659?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.