ZIP 68922 (Arapahoe, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68922: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Furnas 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 57 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Furnas County compares with Nebraska
Furnas County against Nebraska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Furnas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Furnas County | Nebraska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.9 | 60.7 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Furnas County sits below Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Furnas County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.8% for Nebraska.
Overview
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Furnas County. They injured 44 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 73 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Nebraska.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 16.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68922 since 2015: US-283 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Furnas County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68922 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Furnas County.
- Morning starts matter: 32.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nebraska.
- 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 Furnas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-283 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Furnas County) |
|---|---|
| 006 /120.980/Us6 E Of Cr 418-E Of Holbrook | 4 |
| 006 /132.610/Us6 & Us136-N Of Edison | 3 |
| 283 /2.740/Us283 & Cr 704-Sw Of Beaver City | 3 |
| SR-283 | 3 |
| SR-89 | 3 |
| County Rd 40 | 2 |
| Hwy 6 And Hwy 34 | 2 |
| US-283 | 2 |
ZIP 68922 at a glance
| Population | 1,299 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,426 |
| Median home value | $104,340 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Furnas 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -17% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | +38% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | -35% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68922
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 68922?
57 truck crashes have been reported in Furnas County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 44 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 68922?
September has the most truck crashes in Furnas County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 68922?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Furnas County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68922 compare with Nebraska?
Per 100,000 residents, Furnas County has 111.9 truck crashes a year; Nebraska has 60.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 68922?
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.