ZIP 68824 (Cairo, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68824: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hall County: 1 in 33 crashes involve a garbage truck (19 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 620 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hall County since 2015: 338 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68824 since 2015: SR-11 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68824 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Hall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 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 68824 at a glance
| Population | 1,562 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,989 |
| Median home value | $220,205 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68824
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68824?
Since 2015, 620 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hall County (338 injured, 25 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68824?
January has the most truck crashes in Hall County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68824?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hall County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68824 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Hall County records 86.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68824?
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.