ZIP 68847 (Kearney, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68847: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Buffalo 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
9 of 622 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buffalo County compares with Nebraska
Buffalo County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buffalo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buffalo County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.3 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.1% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.8% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Buffalo County has lower values than Nebraska for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Buffalo County: 27.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 16.7% in Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 622 crashes involving commercial trucks in Buffalo County since 2015: 293 people were injured and 30 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 68847 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-E Coal Chute Rd (1), SR-44 (1) and US-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Nebraska: 1.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 68847 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buffalo County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Buffalo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| CR-E Coal Chute Rd | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buffalo County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 173 |
| US-30 | 8 |
| US-183 | 7 |
| Ne-2 | 6 |
| 080 /255.840/I80 W Of Wb Ramp From Us183-Sw Of | 6 |
| 2Nd Ave | 5 |
| 080 /272.650/I80 Under 2Nd Ave(N44) | 4 |
| 080 /283.500/I80 E Of N10-Sw Of Gibbon | 4 |
ZIP 68847 at a glance
| Population | 18,354 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,818 |
| Median home value | $236,192 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buffalo 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 | 42 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | -12% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 43 | +16% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 60 | +39% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68847
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68847?
Buffalo County has had 622 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 293 people and killing 30.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68847?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68847 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68847?
Truck crashes in Buffalo County peak in December, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68847?
Since 2015, Buffalo County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68847 compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Buffalo County has 104.3 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68847?
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.