ZIP 68954 (Inland, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68954: 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 runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Clay County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 71 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 62 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
12.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-COUNTY Road 325 (1), CR-HEARTLAND Ave (1) and N Cedar Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Clay County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68954 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-COUNTY Road 325 | 1 |
| CR-HEARTLAND Ave | 1 |
| N Cedar Ave | 1 |
| US-281 | 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 68954 at a glance
| Population | 43 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,893 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 5 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68954
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68954?
71 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 45 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 68954?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68954: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68954?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in May, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68954?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Clay County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68954 compare with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 96.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68954?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.