ZIP 68710 (Allen, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68710: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dixon 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 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dixon County compares with Nebraska
Dixon County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dixon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dixon County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.2 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Dixon County has lower values than Nebraska for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Dixon County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dixon County. They injured 26 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (1.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 17.0% of truck crashes.
9.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68710 happened on US-20 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Dixon County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68710 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dixon County.
- Morning starts matter: 32.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Dixon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dixon County) |
|---|---|
| 012 /218.510/N12 & N15-Se Of Maskell | 2 |
| 035 /40.320/N35 N Of Main St-Ent-N Of Wakefield | 2 |
| Hwy 35 \ 2000Ft \ S \ Mm41 | 2 |
| Nebraska Hwy 35 | 2 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| 009 /28.620/N9 N Of 858Th Rd-S Of Emerson | 1 |
| 009 /32.970/N9 W Of 588Th Ave-Nw Of Emerson | 1 |
| 009 /38.790/N9 N Of 861St Rd-N Of Wakefield | 1 |
ZIP 68710 at a glance
| Population | 754 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,441 |
| Median home value | $176,686 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dixon 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +2% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 4 | +29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -4% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68710
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68710?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dixon County (26 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68710?
January has the most truck crashes in Dixon County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68710?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Dixon County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 68710 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dixon County has 87.2 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68710?
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.