ZIP 68801 (Grand Island, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hall 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
19 of 620 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hall County compares with Nebraska
Hall County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hall County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.8 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Hall County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Hall County: 1 in 33 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.0%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Hall County has recorded 620 truck crashes since 2015, with 338 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68801 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-281 (4), US-30 (4), I-80 (2) and W 4th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68801 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 21.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nebraska; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 4 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| W 4th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hall County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 97 |
| US-281 | 16 |
| US-30 | 15 |
| US-34 | 14 |
| SR-281 | 6 |
| 281 /71.480/Us281 & Capital Ave | 6 |
| W Us Hwy 30 | 5 |
| Nebraska Hwy 11 | 5 |
ZIP 68801 at a glance
| Population | 30,824 |
| Density | 132 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,617 |
| Median home value | $197,038 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hall 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 | 54 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 51 | -6% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 49 | -3% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 52 | +5% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 52 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68801
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68801?
620 truck crashes have been reported in Hall County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 338 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68801?
The worst month is January: 10.5% of truck crashes in Hall County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68801?
Since 2015, Hall County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68801 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 86.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hall County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68801?
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.