ZIP 68768 (Pilger, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68768: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stanton 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 Stanton County compares with Nebraska
Stanton County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stanton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stanton County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.7 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.6% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 67.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.6× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Stanton County has lower values than Nebraska for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Stanton County: March worst month: 22.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Stanton County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 32 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (22.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (1.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 67.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (14.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.6% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68768 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-577TH Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Stanton County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68768 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stanton County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.6% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Stanton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-577TH Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stanton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-275 | 8 |
| SR-15 | 4 |
| 015 /132.280/N15 S Of 826Th Rd-Se Of Stanton | 3 |
| US-275 | 3 |
| 015 /132.310/N15 S Of 826Th Rd-Se Of Stanton | 2 |
| 015 /146.730/N15 & Black Hills Trail Rd | 2 |
| 032 /47.450/N32 & N57-S Of Stanton | 2 |
| 275 /94.100/Us275 & N15-N Of Pilger | 2 |
ZIP 68768 at a glance
| Population | 731 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,125 |
| Median home value | $189,135 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stanton 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 | 8 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | -46% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +17% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -13% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68768
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68768?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stanton County (32 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68768?
The worst month is March: 22.6% of truck crashes in Stanton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68768?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stanton County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68768 compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Stanton County has 83.7 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68768?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.