ZIP 68803 (Grand Island, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68803: 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 |
Hall County has lower values than Nebraska for deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Hall County at a glance: 1 in 33 crashes involve a garbage truck (19 since 2015), vs 1.8% across 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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-80 (3), US-30 (2) and W 4th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68803 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-281 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 21.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nebraska), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| US-30 | 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 68803 at a glance
| Population | 25,534 |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,463 |
| Median home value | $246,664 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68803
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68803?
620 truck crashes have been reported in Hall County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 338 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68803?
US-281 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68803 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68803?
January has the most truck crashes in Hall County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68803?
Since 2015, Hall County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68803 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hall County has 86.8 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68803?
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.