ZIP 68923 (Atlanta, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68923: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Phelps 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
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 runs above Nebraska on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Phelps County: January 14.3% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 112 crashes involving commercial trucks in Phelps County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Nebraska.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.9%).
Road surface: 17.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nebraska: 16.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 68923 happened on CR-719 Road (1), CR-733 Road (1), US-183 (1) and US-6 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.8% across Nebraska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 68923 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Phelps County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-719 Road | 1 |
| CR-733 Road | 1 |
| US-183 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 |
ZIP 68923 at a glance
| Population | 133 |
| Density | 218 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,750 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68923
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68923?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Phelps County (72 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 68923?
The worst month is January: 14.3% of truck crashes in Phelps County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 68923?
Since 2015, Phelps County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 68923 compare 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 ZIP 68923?
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.