ZIP 68843 (Hampton, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68843: 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). It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hamilton County: 34.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Overview
Police reported 289 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 178 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
34.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 68843 is I-80, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-RD F (1), SR-14 (1) and Sr-S93A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68843 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| CR-RD F | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| Sr-S93A | 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 68843 at a glance
| Population | 1,032 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,778 |
| Median home value | $248,333 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 68843
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68843?
Since 2015, 289 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (178 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68843?
I-80 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68843 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68843?
January has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68843?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68843 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
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 68843?
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.