ZIP 68665 (Spalding, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68665: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greeley 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
2 of 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Greeley County compares with Nebraska
Greeley County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greeley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greeley County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 219.3 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 25% below the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Greeley County has lower values than Nebraska for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
Greeley County at a glance: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.8%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Greeley County has recorded 61 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 32.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.1% 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 68665 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68665 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Greeley 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 (Greeley County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| US-34 | 6 |
| SR-281 | 3 |
| 022 /34.690/N22 At E Railroad | 2 |
| Co Rd 27 | 2 |
| I-80 Mm 296 | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| 022 /22.860/N22 E Of 494Th Ave-E Of Scotia | 1 |
ZIP 68665 at a glance
| Population | 638 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,000 |
| Median home value | $147,948 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greeley 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | -15% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +88% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 6 | +88% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68665
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68665?
61 truck crashes have been reported in Greeley County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 26 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68665?
Truck crashes in Greeley County peak in August, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68665?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greeley County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68665 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Greeley County has 219.3 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68665?
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.