Funk, NE truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Funk: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Funk and Phelps County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Phelps County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Phelps County compares with Nebraska
Phelps County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Phelps County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Phelps County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.6 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.3% | 16.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 44% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Nebraska, Phelps County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Phelps County at a glance: January worst month: 14.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Phelps County. They injured 72 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Funk since 2015, this page uses Phelps County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
60% of truck crash reports in Phelps County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Funk is US-183, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-733 Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.8% in Nebraska.
Route planning tips for Funk fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Phelps County.
- Look at alternatives to US-183 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Phelps County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 4 |
| CR-733 Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Phelps County) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 9 |
| US-6 | 8 |
| US-183 | 7 |
| 006 /160.340/Us6 & Brewster Rd-E Of Holdrege | 3 |
| 4Th Ave | 3 |
| A Rd | 3 |
| 006 /159.270/Fourth Ave(Us6) & Lincoln St | 2 |
| 006 /162.440/Us6 & "R" Rd-E Of Holdrege | 2 |
Funk at a glance
| Population | 176 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 669 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 68940) | $107,841 |
| Median home value (ZIP 68940) | $211,174 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Phelps 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +38% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | -6% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +23% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 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 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Funk
How common are truck crashes in Funk?
112 truck crashes have been reported in Phelps County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 72 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Funk?
NHTSA data shows US-183 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Funk since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Funk?
January has the most truck crashes in Phelps County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Funk?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Phelps County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Funk compared with Nebraska?
The yearly rate is 104.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Phelps County, vs 60.7 for Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Funk?
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.