ZIP 68661 (Schuyler, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68661: 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 has lower values than Nebraska for 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
Colfax County has recorded 131 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 5 killed.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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 68661 since 2015: SR-15 (2) and US-30 (2). 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 68661 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Colfax County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.8% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
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 68661 at a glance
| Population | 7,459 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,279 |
| Median home value | $149,688 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68661
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68661?
131 truck crashes have been reported in Colfax County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 79 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68661?
Truck crashes in Colfax County peak in December, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68661?
Since 2015, Colfax County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68661 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 68661?
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.