ZIP 68841 (Giltner, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68841: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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 289 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Nebraska
Hamilton County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 266.1 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.6% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.6% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Hamilton County sits below Nebraska on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Hamilton County at a glance: 34.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 16.7% in Nebraska.
Overview
Hamilton County has recorded 289 truck crashes since 2015, with 178 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 50.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 34.6% 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 68841 since 2015: I-80 (3) and CR-COUNTY Road 325 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68841 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 34.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nebraska; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| CR-COUNTY Road 325 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 63 |
| SR-14 | 6 |
| 080 /328.070/I80 W Of "M" Rd-W Of Aurora | 6 |
| US-34 | 5 |
| 080 /323.110/I80 W Of Wb Ramp From S41B-N Of Gil | 3 |
| 080 /327.010/I80 E Of "K" Rd-Ne Of Giltner | 3 |
| 080 /327.740/I80 W Of "M" Rd-W Of Aurora | 3 |
| 080 /328.150/I80 Brdg Over "M" Rd-W Of Aurora | 3 |
ZIP 68841 at a glance
| Population | 649 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,875 |
| Median home value | $225,167 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 23 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 22 | -3% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 22 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 26 | +19% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68841
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68841?
Hamilton County has had 289 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 178 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68841?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68841?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68841 compared with Nebraska?
Hamilton County records 266.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68841?
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.