ZIP 68731 (Dakota City, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68731: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dakota 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
4 of 182 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dakota County compares with Nebraska
Dakota County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dakota County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dakota County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.7 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.2% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Dakota County sits below Nebraska on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Dakota County at a glance: November the month with the most truck crashes: 13.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 182 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dakota County. They injured 97 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: 18th St (1), CR-152ND St (1) and I-129 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68731 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Dakota County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-29 | 2 |
| 18th St | 1 |
| CR-152ND St | 1 |
| I-129 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-376 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-75 | 1 |
| Us- Hwy 20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dakota County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 13 |
| SR-77 | 7 |
| US-75 | 6 |
| I-129 | 6 |
| Ne-35 | 5 |
| 020 /427.250/Us20 & Old Hwy 20-W Of South Sioux | 3 |
| 077 /187.130/Us77 & 21St St | 3 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
ZIP 68731 at a glance
| Population | 3,469 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,924 |
| Median home value | $199,025 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dakota 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 | 11 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +1% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 15 | +38% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | -5% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68731
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68731?
Dakota County has had 182 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68731?
Since 2015, I-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68731: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68731?
Truck crashes in Dakota County peak in November, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68731?
Since 2015, Dakota County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68731 compare with Nebraska?
Dakota County records 73.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68731?
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.