ZIP 68666 (Stromsburg, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68666: 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
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 |
Polk County sits below Nebraska on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Nebraska on 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
Polk County has recorded 72 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 57 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 2.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 14.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68666 since 2015: US-81 (2) and SR-92 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Polk County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68666 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 2 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
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 68666 at a glance
| Population | 1,514 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,529 |
| Median home value | $190,223 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68666
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68666?
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Polk County (51 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68666?
The worst month is March: 13.9% of truck crashes in Polk County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68666?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Polk County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68666 compare 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 68666?
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.