ZIP 68788 (West Point, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68788: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cuming 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
1 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cuming County compares with Nebraska
Cuming County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cuming County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cuming County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 134.0 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Cuming County has lower values than Nebraska for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Cuming County: 1 in 132 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cuming County. They injured 92 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 68788 is US-275, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-32 (1) and SR-91 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68788 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cuming County.
- Look at alternatives to US-275 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Cuming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-275 | 3 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cuming County) |
|---|---|
| SR-275 | 9 |
| US-275 | 8 |
| 009 /9.950/N9 & N51-W Of Bancroft | 5 |
| 275 /100.070/Us275 At Cr P107-Nw Of Wisner | 2 |
| 275 /114.300/Us275 Se Of Cr 15-Nw Of West Point | 2 |
| 275 /115.430/Us275 At 16Th Rd-N Of West Point | 2 |
| 275 /118.560/Us275 & Deere St | 2 |
| 275 /120.750/Us275 N Of Cr "D"-S Of West Point | 2 |
ZIP 68788 at a glance
| Population | 4,588 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,867 |
| Median home value | $202,142 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cuming 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 | 15 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | -20% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +0% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | -13% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68788
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68788?
Cuming County has had 136 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 92 people and killing 3.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68788?
Since 2015, US-275 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68788: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68788?
The worst month is August: 12.5% of truck crashes in Cuming County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68788?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cuming County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68788 compared with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Cuming County has 134.0 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68788?
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.