ZIP 68866 (Pleasanton, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68866: 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 |
Compared with Nebraska, Buffalo County is lower on 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.
Buffalo County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in June (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.1% 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 68866 since 2015: SR-10 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68866 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 27.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nebraska), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Buffalo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 2 |
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 68866 at a glance
| Population | 1,168 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,792 |
| Median home value | $252,187 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68866
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68866?
Since 2015, 622 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Buffalo County (293 injured, 30 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68866?
The worst month is December: 12.9% of truck crashes in Buffalo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68866?
Since 2015, Buffalo County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68866 compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 104.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Buffalo County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68866?
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.