ZIP 68827 (Chapman, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68827: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Merrick 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 132 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Merrick County compares with Nebraska
Merrick County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Merrick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Merrick County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 143.8 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Merrick County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Merrick County at a glance: October worst month: 15.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Merrick County. They injured 68 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.9% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 68827 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68827 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Merrick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| US-281 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Merrick County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 31 |
| Ne-92 | 5 |
| SR-30 | 4 |
| 030 /352.990/Us30 Ne Of "W" Rd-Ne Of Clarks | 3 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| 014 /83.700/N14 & "P" Rd-N Of Central City | 2 |
| 030 /338.450/16Th St(Us30) W Of 5Th Ave-Ent | 2 |
| 030 /351.890/Us30 Sw Of 27Th Rd-Ne Of Clarks | 2 |
ZIP 68827 at a glance
| Population | 761 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,063 |
| Median home value | $436,142 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Merrick 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 | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | +34% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | +10% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +32% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68827
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68827?
Merrick County has had 132 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 68827?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68827 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68827?
Truck crashes in Merrick County peak in October, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68827?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Merrick County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68827 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 143.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Merrick County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68827?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.