ZIP 68850 (Lexington, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68850: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dawson 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
2 of 501 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dawson County compares with Nebraska
Dawson County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dawson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dawson County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.1 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Dawson County sits below Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Dawson County: 1 in 227 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.8% across Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 501 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dawson County. They injured 298 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 68850 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-30 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68850 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.0% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Dawson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| US-30 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dawson County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 168 |
| US-283 | 8 |
| US-30 | 5 |
| 080 /237.020/I80 W Of Us283-S Of Lexington | 4 |
| 080 /252.320/I80 E Of Cr 446-Se Of Overton | 4 |
| 080 /254.980/I80 E Of Cr 450-Se Of Overton | 4 |
| Marker 233, I- 80 | 4 |
| Plum Creek Pkwy | 4 |
ZIP 68850 at a glance
| Population | 12,428 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,238 |
| Median home value | $161,688 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dawson 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 | 40 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 35 | -12% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 36 | +3% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 45 | +25% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 45 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68850
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68850?
Since 2015, 501 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dawson County (298 injured, 21 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 68850?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68850: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68850?
July has the most truck crashes in Dawson County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68850?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Dawson County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68850 compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Dawson County has 168.1 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68850?
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.