ZIP 68765 (Osmond, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68765: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pierce 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 92 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pierce County compares with Nebraska
Pierce County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pierce County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pierce County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.6 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.84 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.4% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Pierce County has lower values than Nebraska for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Pierce County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Pierce County has recorded 92 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.1%).
17.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68765 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-20 (2) and US-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Pierce County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68765 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pierce County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pierce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| US-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pierce County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 10 |
| SR-81 | 5 |
| 020 /373.950/Us20 & Us81-Se Of Mclean | 3 |
| 081 /161.970/Us81 & N13-E Of Hadar | 3 |
| Ne-13 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| 081 /167.940/Us 81 At 853Rd Rd-Se Of Pierce | 2 |
| 081 /168.950/S Jct Us81 & N98-Ne Of Pierce | 2 |
ZIP 68765 at a glance
| Population | 1,123 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,694 |
| Median home value | $151,494 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pierce 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | -7% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | +15% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 8 | +18% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68765
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68765?
Pierce County has had 92 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 72 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68765?
The worst month is April: 14.1% of truck crashes in Pierce County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68765?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pierce County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68765 compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Pierce County has 106.6 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68765?
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.