ZIP 68751 (Maskell, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68751: 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 runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Dixon County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Dixon County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 2 killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (17.0%).
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68751 happened on SR-12 (1) and SR-50 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Dixon County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68751 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dixon County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.1% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; adjust start times where you can.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
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 68751 at a glance
| Population | 76 |
| Density | 212 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,250 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 68751
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68751?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Dixon County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 26 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68751?
January has the most truck crashes in Dixon County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68751?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dixon County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68751 compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 87.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dixon County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68751?
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.