ZIP 68854 (Marquette, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68854: 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 has lower values than Nebraska for 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% 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 34.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68854 since 2015: SR-14 (1) and US-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68854 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- With 34.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nebraska), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 1 |
| US-30 | 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 68854 at a glance
| Population | 708 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,875 |
| Median home value | $321,273 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 68854
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68854?
Since 2015, 289 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (178 injured, 16 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68854?
The worst month is January: 13.5% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68854?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hamilton County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68854 compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 266.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamilton County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68854?
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.