ZIP 68933 (Clay Center, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68933: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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
0 of 71 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Nebraska
Clay County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.8 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 12.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Clay County sits below Nebraska on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Clay County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Police reported 71 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clay County since 2015: 45 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 62 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
12.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68933 happened on SR-74 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Clay County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68933 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 10 |
| Ne-14 | 3 |
| 006 /219.770/Us6 & Cr "B"-Ne Of Glenvil | 2 |
| 006 /233.700/E Jct Us6 At N14-Sw Of Saronville | 2 |
| Road 319 | 2 |
| Road D | 2 |
| 006 /219.770/Us6 At Cr "B"-N Of Glenvil | 1 |
| 006 /221.750/Us6 & Cr "D"-Ne Of Glenvil | 1 |
ZIP 68933 at a glance
| Population | 851 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,583 |
| Median home value | $150,948 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +2% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | +27% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | -23% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68933
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68933?
71 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 45 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68933?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in May, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68933?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 68933 compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 96.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68933?
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.