ZIP 68927 (Bertrand, NE) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 68927: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Phelps County sits below Nebraska on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Phelps County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Nebraska.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.9% of truck crashes.
17.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.7% across Nebraska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 68927.
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 ZIP 68927 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Phelps County.
- 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 Phelps County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 68927 at a glance
| Population | 1,130 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,167 |
| Median home value | $183,306 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 68927
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 68927?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Phelps County (72 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 68927?
Truck crashes in Phelps County peak in January, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 68927?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Phelps County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 68927 compare with Nebraska for truck crashes?
Phelps County records 104.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.7 across Nebraska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 68927?
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.