ZIP 68790 (Winside, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68790: 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 |
Wayne County has lower values than Nebraska for garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Wayne County at a glance: 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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (15.1%).
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 68790 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 68790 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.4% 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
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 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 68790 at a glance
| Population | 931 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,601 |
| Median home value | $170,949 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68790
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68790?
78 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 55 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68790?
April has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68790?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68790 compared with Nebraska?
Wayne County records 70.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68790?
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.