ZIP 68976 (Smithfield, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68976: 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 |
Compared with Nebraska, Gosper County is lower 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 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Nebraska.
Overview
Gosper County has recorded 23 truck crashes since 2015, with 11 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 175 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 21.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (18.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 16.7% in Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 68976 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Gosper County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68976 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
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 Gosper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 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 68976 at a glance
| Population | 234 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,063 |
| Median home value | $201,616 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 68976
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 68976?
Gosper County has had 23 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 11 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68976?
The worst month is May: 21.7% of truck crashes in Gosper County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68976?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Gosper County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 68976 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68976?
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.