ZIP 68787 (Wayne, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68787: 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 |
Compared with Nebraska, Wayne County is lower on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wayne County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 78 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 55 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 53 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 15.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.4% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68787 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-35 (2) and CR-577TH Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Wayne County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68787 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 2 |
| CR-577TH Ave | 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 68787 at a glance
| Population | 6,791 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,275 |
| Median home value | $233,817 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68787
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68787?
78 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 55 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68787?
April has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68787?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68787 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 70.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68787?
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.