ZIP 68791 (Wisner, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68791: 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.
Cuming County at a glance: 1 in 132 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Cuming County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 92 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68791 since 2015: CR-577TH Ave (1) and US-275 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68791 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cuming County.
- 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 Cuming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-577TH Ave | 1 |
| US-275 | 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 68791 at a glance
| Population | 2,044 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,018 |
| Median home value | $168,279 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68791
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68791?
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cuming County (92 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68791?
The worst month is August: 12.5% of truck crashes in Cuming County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68791?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Cuming County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68791 compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 134.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cuming County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68791?
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.