ZIP 68740 (Hoskins, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68740: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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 78 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Nebraska
Wayne County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× 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 | 18.4% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 14.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Wayne County sits below Nebraska on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Wayne County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Wayne County has recorded 78 truck crashes since 2015, with 55 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 53 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 15.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 68740 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Wayne County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68740 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 18.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nebraska), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 4 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 8 |
| 035 /27.140/N35 Bridge-E Of 573Rd Ave-W Of Wayne | 2 |
| 849Th Rd | 2 |
| Ave | 2 |
| Main Street | 2 |
| Ne-35 | 2 |
| 015 /159.810/N15 N Of 851St Rd-S Of Wayne | 1 |
| 015 /163.590/N15 & 855Th Rd-S Of Wayne | 1 |
ZIP 68740 at a glance
| Population | 925 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,500 |
| Median home value | $369,285 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +12% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +36% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68740
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68740?
Wayne County has had 78 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 55 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 68740?
US-81 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68740 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68740?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in April, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68740?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68740 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 70.0 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68740?
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.