ZIP 68956 (Kenesaw, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68956: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adams 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
6 of 185 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Nebraska
Adams County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.7 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.57 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.0% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Adams County has lower values than Nebraska for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Nebraska on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Adams County: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.3%, vs 1.8% in Nebraska.
Overview
Adams County has recorded 185 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (1.6%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: CR-HAYLAND (1), Roseland Ave (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68956 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Nebraska; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| CR-HAYLAND | 1 |
| Roseland Ave | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 18 |
| US-34 | 6 |
| 034 /212.940/Us34 & 42Nd St | 5 |
| 006 /214.811/South St(Us6) & Showboat Blvd | 4 |
| South Street | 4 |
| 034 /212.280/Us34 & 33Rd St | 3 |
| J St | 3 |
| SR-6 | 3 |
ZIP 68956 at a glance
| Population | 1,140 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,231 |
| Median home value | $204,238 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 16 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | -12% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 15 | +8% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 16 | +8% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68956
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68956?
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adams County (109 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 68956?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68956 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68956?
October has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 15.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68956?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Adams County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 68956 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Adams County records 52.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 68956?
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.