ZIP 68937 (Elwood, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68937: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gosper 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 23 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gosper County compares with Nebraska
Gosper County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gosper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gosper County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.6 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 17.4 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 13.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Gosper County sits below Nebraska on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Gosper County: 17.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Nebraska: 4.8).
Overview
Police reported 23 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gosper County since 2015: 11 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 175 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (21.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 18.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% 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 68937 since 2015: SR-23 (1) and US-283 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Gosper County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68937 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gosper County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Gosper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 1 |
| US-283 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gosper County) |
|---|---|
| Nebraska Hwy 23 | 2 |
| US-283 | 2 |
| 023 /135.800/N23 E Of Dr 430-E Of Elwood | 1 |
| 023 /136.020/N23 W Of Cr 430-Ne Of Elwood | 1 |
| 023 /138.300/N23 & Cr 432-E Of Elwood | 1 |
| 023 /140.250/N23 Nw Of Cr 434-Se Of Smithfield | 1 |
| 283 /24.300/Us283 N Of Cr 726-Sw Of Elwood | 1 |
| 283 /28.320/Us283 N Of Cr 730-Sw Of Elwood | 1 |
ZIP 68937 at a glance
| Population | 1,831 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,260 |
| Median home value | $311,566 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gosper 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | -37% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | +28% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -20% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68937
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68937?
Since 2015, 23 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gosper County (11 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68937?
The worst month is May: 21.7% of truck crashes in Gosper County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68937?
Since 2015, Gosper County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68937 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 115.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gosper County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68937?
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.