ZIP 68716 (Beemer, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68716: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cuming 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 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cuming County compares with Nebraska
Cuming County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cuming County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cuming County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 134.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Cuming County has lower values than Nebraska for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Cuming County: 1 in 132 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Cuming County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 92 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.7% 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 68716 since 2015: US-275 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68716 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cuming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-275 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cuming County) |
|---|---|
| SR-275 | 9 |
| US-275 | 8 |
| 009 /9.950/N9 & N51-W Of Bancroft | 5 |
| 275 /100.070/Us275 At Cr P107-Nw Of Wisner | 2 |
| 275 /114.300/Us275 Se Of Cr 15-Nw Of West Point | 2 |
| 275 /115.430/Us275 At 16Th Rd-N Of West Point | 2 |
| 275 /118.560/Us275 & Deere St | 2 |
| 275 /120.750/Us275 N Of Cr "D"-S Of West Point | 2 |
ZIP 68716 at a glance
| Population | 942 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,833 |
| Median home value | $133,897 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cuming 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 | 15 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | -20% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +0% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | -13% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 10. 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68716
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68716?
Cuming County has had 136 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 92 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68716?
The worst month is August: 12.5% of truck crashes in Cuming County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68716?
Since 2015, Cuming County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68716 compare with Nebraska?
Cuming County records 134.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68716?
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.