ZIP 68779 (Stanton, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68779: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 sits below Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (22.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (1.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 67.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 68779.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Stanton County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68779 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nebraska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.6% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 68779 at a glance
| Population | 2,259 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,594 |
| Median home value | $203,283 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68779
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68779?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Stanton County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 32 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68779?
Truck crashes in Stanton County peak in March, with 22.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68779?
Since 2015, Stanton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68779 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Stanton County has 83.7 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68779?
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.